Mark Ferguson

Mark Ferguson

Labour — Gateshead Central and Whickham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 29 July 2024

Debate

Public Spending: Inheritance

Contribution

The shadow Chancellor said the books were open and that the Office for Budget Responsibility had audited the Government’s figures shortly before the election. However, the chair of the OBR has today published a letter confirming he intends to launch a review into the preparation of the March forecasts, stating: “We were made aware of the extent of these pressures at a meeting with the Treasury last week.” I am only new here; perhaps the Chancellor can inform me how to get the shadow Chancellor to correct the record?

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