MPs debate the cost of living
27 November 2013
MPs debated a motion on the cost of living and the Government’s economic policy in the House of Commons on Wednesday 27 November 2013. The debate was on a subject chosen by the Opposition
The second debate scheduled for debate on Wednesday 27 November on business rates, was cancelled due to the high volume of preceding business.
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Chris Leslie, moved the motion for debate. The Financial Secretary to the Treasury, Sajid Javid, responded on behalf of the Government
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The Opposition motion was negatived on division.
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