My first thought was that, to assess the sustainability of public finances, we need expert economists, as my hon. Friend just said. However, there would be two other aspects of the role of the new office: to audit fully the national debt—or debts—and to enforce a long-term strategy of value for money in public spending. Those fit in well with the role of the CAG. Would there be any logic to giving him that role? I simply cast out that thought to him.
Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Oliver Heald
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 4 November 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills
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Committee of the Whole House (HC) on Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill.
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