§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what role his Department is playing in improving the United Kingdom's competitiveness. [37665]
§ Mr. LuffTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact of the policies of his Department can make on the competitiveness of the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement. [37675]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightAs the third competitiveness White Paper shows, the Government have created a climate where competitiveness can flourish based on an economy where interest rates are now at historically low levels, inflation has been below 4 per cent. for the longest period for nearly 50 years, corporation tax is among the lowest for major industrialised countries and public finances are under tight control.