That is just a PR question. As I say, consumer spending is about giving people the confidence to spend their wages in the high streets so that shops can thrive. That is what it is about: consumer confidence is down. I support the motion. Let us cut VAT and bring a bit of confidence to the high street. Let us get Britain back on track.
The Economy
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Evans
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 22 June 2011.
It occurred during Opposition day on The Economy.
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