Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Warwick (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 12 January 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 January 2017. It was answered by Baroness Neville-Rolfe (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 January 2017 on behalf of the Treasury.
Consumers: Expenditure
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty’s Government what plans they have to encourage consumer spending during the period of negotiations for leaving the EU.
- Answer
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Consumer spending is proving to be resilient, growing by 2.6% in Q3 2016 compared to Q3 2015. The OBR forecast household consumption will continue to grow in 2017 and onwards. The government is taking targeted action to help people’s money go further: freezing fuel duty, providing affordable housing, raising the personal allowance and the National Living Wage.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL4638
- Session
- 2016-17
- Subjects
- Consumers Expenditure Brexit
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- 2017-01-24 13:02:26 +0000
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