Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and
Thurrock, has welcomed the Spending review for 2015/16 delivered by the
Chancellor today, and has called on Labour to say which if any of the measures
announced they would reverse.
The Chancellor announced further reductions to Whitehall
spending and reforms of civil service pay. The budgets for the NHS, Education,
and International Development have however been ring-fenced.
Stephen, who has previously called on the Government to
reduce Whitehall waste, also particularly welcomed the announcement that £1.1bn
will be made available for capital investment in the Science Budget.
When the Government came into power it had to address one
of the biggest economic crises since the Second World War. Labour left the
country with a note saying ‘there is no money left’ and have since failed to
either apologise for their actions, or give any credible fiscal plan of their
own.
Their irresponsible and reckless spending has left
the current Government with some tough decisions to make – decisions that are
ensuring that Britain moves forward.
The Government will continue to cut the deficit by
prioritising investment in infrastructure to equip Britain to compete in the
global race, and by ensuring fairness for people who work hard and want to get
on by further reforming welfare and capping welfare spending.
Mr Metcalfe commented: “Britain is moving from rescue to
recovery, and today’s Spending Round sets out the latest action to secure that
recovery.”
“Conservatives will continue to cut the deficit and
prioritise spending on things like roads and rail to deliver a stronger economy
and to equip Britain to win in the global race.”
“By protecting spending on schools and health, capping
welfare and cutting waste in Whitehall, this spending review delivers for the
hardworking people of South Basildon and East Thurrock.”
