I was saying that the hon. Gentleman should apologise for the fact that between 1979 and 1997 we had the biggest rise in child poverty of any European country. He should praise the Government for the fact that since 1997 we have had the biggest fall in child poverty of any European country. We are very proud of that record; the shame and apologies should come from the Conservative party.
Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Ed Balls
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 23 February 2009.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill.
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