Statement on Investing in Britain’s future

Treasury Shadow Minister, Chris Leslie, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.

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Oral statements

Oral statements are made after Question Time (or at 11am on a Friday) and after any Urgent Questions.
 
Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions.

At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.

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