Responding to that would require me to do a bit of calculation on my feet, but I would guess that if it is part of the reason, it is only a very small part. Far more important has been the much higher level of overall labour participation. Millions of jobs are being created in the economy, which is a remarkable achievement.
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Tyrie
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 July 2015.
It occurred during Budget debate on Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation.
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