![]() ![]() In the Budget, the Chancellor of the Exchequer made it clear that he wanted to bring people who had been dropped from the frontline of the workforce back into the frontline if they still had something to contribute. The fact that we are both in the Chamber today also demonstrates the wisdom of one of the Budget measures. It is a pleasure to see him in his place. I went from rising hope to elder statesman without an intervening period of achievement, whereas he was a very distinguished Energy Secretary and Leader of the Opposition. ![]() ![]() There is a difference, however, between me and the right hon. It is a pleasure that both of us now-I think I can fairly say as elder statesmen of our respective parties-have a chance to be taken around the parade ring one more time in front of everyone. Member for Doncaster North (Edward Miliband). It is a particular pleasure to be opposite my old friend, the right hon. It is a pleasure to open this final day of the Budget debate. ![]()
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