>> we had a choice. should we keep what we were left or should we take bold action to get britain out of the dangers down? that is what today is all about. it is time we add something relevant to that. he began by saying that it was a good question. >> now the prime minister's questions from the house of

commons. this week, labor party leader e challenges prime minister cameron about reducing unemployment and maintaining foreign-aid. live coverage on c-span2. >> this morning ahead meetings with colleagues and others and in addition to my duties in the house i will have further >> liament our contributions to the european union will increase by 17.5 billion pounds. yesterday's cuts to the defense budget will not go to reduce the deficit but to subsidize our european partners. this is obscene. what would the prime minister like to say to the european union? >> first of all the point is it was the previous government that

gave away eight billion pounds of rebates and got nothing in return. we will not accept any increase in the eu budget. we called for a cash freeze in the size of the budget for 2011 and we're working hard to take this across europe. yesterday spoke to the new dutch prime minister. tried to make sure as we make difficult decisions at home we do not send extra money on the you budget. >> i want to start by asking the prime minister about something justice secretary said. he has squeezed the middle of the story from there. three weeks ago the former chancellor said i do not rule out risk of a double-dip recession.

on the same day the prime minister said the u.k. economy was out of the danger zone. which of them is right. >> the justice secretary has not something--which is bottom. [talking over each other] >> it is the leader of the opposition read out the full quotation. it referred to western europe as a whole. perhaps he would like to do so now. read out the whole question. [talking over each other] >> let me be very clear about this. the justice secretary saying that do not rule out the risk of a double-dip recession because of global fear and crisis and he was talking about the united kingdom. it is a very simple question for the prime minister.

who is right? the justice secretary or is he putting his foot in it? is he saying is he -- [talking over each other] is the same injustice secretary was wrong to say there is no risk of a double-dip recession in the u.k.? the leader of the opposition was asked the question. but he has got to ask a complete question which should include the complete quote. by one time for back ventures especially on the automakers.

>> the prime minister knows as well as i do that there are risks in the global economy including for the united kingdom. the chief secretary revealed yesterday that half a million jobs would be lost as a result of the chancellor's announcement today. what people in fear of losing their jobs will want to know are what the consequences of the spending will be for them. they will think the spending review will be a failure leading to rising unemployment. will prime minister agree that it will be a favor if unemployment will rise next year? >> that is a much better question. we are making some progress. the hole point, the whole point of the government's approach is to take the british economy out of the danger zone which is where it was left by the last government. this is very important. the choice we read left when we came into power was to accept

what the last government set out, and the governor of the bank of england said it wasn't a credible plan. the c b r said it was incredible. they said it was a weak fiscal position and the imf said it wasn't good enough so we have a choice. should we keep what we were left or should we take bold action to get britain out of the danger zone? that is what we have done and what today is all about. >> he began saying it was a good question and answer was irrelevant. which is it, mr. speaker? let me give him another -- [talking over each other] >> he didn't answer that one. the energy secretary says -- he

is there, excellent. the energy sector -- secretary says the government should not be latched to the chancellor at spending numbers were economic circumstances to change. does the prime minister agree and particularly at the end of november with the forecast for unemployment next year does the prime minister think suspending judgment of the government should change? >> to respond to what he said, is a normal concept but in this government the prime minister has the chance to speak to each other. it comes as unemployment. the independent office of budget responsibility we have established as fully independent is forecasting that unemployment will fall next year and for year after that. is forecasting that employment. one question at a time, please.

and also forecast that employment will rise next year and a year after that. that is the independent forecast. one of the reasons for that as we have taken the economy out of the danger zone. he interested in the shadow energy sector. what is interested is two party 7 come together in the national interest to start out the economic mess left by the other. that is why there is little unity in this government. it was a mess we inherited. let me give him another chance. let me give him another chance. the truth is the global outlook is uncertain as the former chancellor admits. it could affect the u.k.. the question of the people will be asking the is if things change, if unemployment were to rise next year will the

government revised its tax spending platform? it is a personal question. the prime minister can just say yes or no. >> he is right that we live in a dangerous world economy and it is a choppy and difficult. that is what the secretary was talking about and what the chancellor has been talking about and the question for the government is in an uncertain world economy are you taking the british economy out of the danger zone? are you doing the right thing to protect the long-term interest of people jobs and livelihoods? that is what we're doing and what he is doing is thoroughly irresponsible and i think he probably knows it. you see, this is very interesting. he used to say he was a different type of conservative. i have given him the chance to say he will change this plan if unemployment will rise and he

ducked the chance to do so. can we all remember the catch phrase? if it isn't hurting it isn't working. unemployment is a price worth paying. he sounds exactly like that. what we have is a prime minister latched to the tax and spending plan. the biggest gamble in a generation. with people's livelihood's. >> we all remember some catch phrases. no more cuts. prudence with a purpose, the biggest budget deficit in the g 20. and the economic adviser of the treasury. sitting right there. >> order! the prime minister must be

heard. >> let me give one simple piece of advice that i lend sitting there for five years. if you haven't got a plane you can't attack a plan. he haven't got a plan so he had nothing to say. >> order! order! >> we completed publication of expenses online of 500 pounds. in light of today's announcement you cannot write the taxpayers of but what is it spend on? >> the hon. lady is right. one of the ways we try to save money while not losing jobs to the public sector is making sure we are more efficient and one of the tools for efficiency is transparency. putting on-line what is spent and what people's salaries are can drive down costs to make

public services better. >> many of my constituents fear for their jobs. can the prime minister reassure them by explaining how science funding is part of the growth? germany is decreasing its science funding by $0.07. the prime minister's message -- [talking over each other] >> the hon. lady makes a very good point which is in making spending reduction that whoever won last election. it is pretty important that we try to protect economic growth. the last couple was committed to 20% departmental spending reductions and i can tell my friend's statement will find or has found we struggled and been able to freeze the science budget in cash terms. [talking over each other] >> will the prime minister join

me in paying but tribute to the work of save the children as others were in development for a difficult places in the world. and share my delight on the release of somalia. >> i am grateful to my friend for raising this case. we have been in close contact with save the children doing vital important work on their behalf in somalia and delighted by the news he has been freed from his kidnappers and let me praise the professionalism of save the children and thank the somali clan members involved in his release and will be joined -- good for him to be back with his family after a very frightening and difficult few days. >> i come in support of a package to take the budget for the prime minister that we should give a global crackdown

which cost countries more each year than receiving aid. >> it is something on a day when there won't be agreement on everything that is discussed. we should take one moment to celebrate the fact that this country almost alone among other countries is going to meet the you and target of 2.7% of our gross national income by 2013. we have made difficult choices in order to deliver that and keep our international promise to the poorest people in the world and every party in this house can be proud of the role they will play in making sure britain stands up for aid in the modern world and we can put pressure on other countries to deuce the same thing. >> will the prime minister join with me in my constituency? working hard to put a together save the cubs.

if it is special is the first coalition government and a real asset. >> many members will have local cubs in their constituency that struggle financially. it is a very positive move. to make sure that england has the world cup in 2018. >> i have already briefed the prime minister on the interim carp and migrant workers. this is the growth and jobs in our community. >> i thank the hon. member for a serious question and i will

great -- urge the immigration minister to look urgently at this case. we have consulted with business on how the limit should work and also the migration advisory committee to consult what the actual limits should be. consultations are closed. the reason for an interim cap was it was important to have a temporary limit to ensure a closing down sale before the limit was introduced but our will make sure the immigration minister will be in touch about the case. >> may i ask my hon. friend a question of which i have given prior notice? will my friend tell the house why he believes the system for election is more fair than the other system? >> my hon. friend tests me. it will not be like everyone on this side but i always supported

the system. i like to have the individual link and in some cases, the alternative would have led to even more disproportionate outcomes in national elections. i thank my hon. friends who i know have misgivings about this referendum. i thank them for allowing the bill to go through. we should make this argument in the country rather than the house. >> the chancellor's judgment has arrived and the prime minister assured me and confirmed the decision on the -- it will be fair and equitable. nothing will be used in delivering up with a full financial package that was brought by the previous administration. >> having announced one of the chancellor's speeches we will be testing our friendship divine announced another but let me say

i gave my word about a settlement. i know how important it is. i know that people did lose money and there was frustration that no one had lost money during the financial crash. i hope you will be satisfied by what the charts have to say in a moment. >> i joined a parliamentary delegation in china. pick up a copy of a red book. will the prime minister be interested in the guiding principle for government expenditure? mao tse tung supports the coalition policy. >> i am glad my old friend is traveling and seeing the world. >> i want to hear the prime minister's views on chairman mao. >> my friend is traveling the

world and learning so much. we learned a few weeks ago that even cuba is making reductions in public spending. this puts the modern labour party somewhere between china and cuba but i am not sure where. >> following the meeting with its human-rights commission it is clear this government intends to honor the spirit and letter but i usually bring in the specific human-rights facts regimented by the commission and supported by 80% of the protestant catholic community. how could the prime minister excuse this drill? >> i thank the member for his question. it is a difficult issue and there are problems we need to resolve and i will write to the general. >> does the prime minister agree with me that it is completely

unacceptable that the european union -- here in the u.k. we are cutting hours? >> i agree with my hon. friend. i will make this again the next european -- there are allies in europe. i talked about the dutch prime minister, the germans as well, unwilling to see increases in the budget in the future and we work to explain this is unacceptable when making difficult decisions that home europe should be doing the same with its own budget. is it wise that ministers have papers? i think this issue was fully raised and answered by the government. everyone should obey the law and everyone should pay their taxes. >> despite the prime minister's earlier efforts the time that we are looking at budgets in this country is absolutely unacceptable with the increase

in the budget for the european union. given that he pledged only two budgets for the general election, they will go to the european union and tell them we're talking about freezing the budget and take the payments for their budget. >> the general makes a fair point that we oppose the increase in the budget that he voted against the other night and go on posting increases in the budget but the key is the next financial perspective. that is the best way to control the budget. we need to build a allies and our argument and make sure your lives within its means. >> the northeast chamber of commerce reported 17 gold and construction jobs that before

the conference. does he agree with what he did in 1992 with unemployment? >> i want to get people into well-paid jobs. if we don't tackle the deficit, every job in this country is in threat. we are not doing this. we are not doing this because we want to. there is no ideological reason to do this. we are doing it because we have to. the hon. gentleman mentioned the british chamber of commerce. with the chamber of commerce said was this will have positive effects on business and investor confidence and welcomed by companies the length and breadth globe. that is what the chamber of commerce thinks. they think we are right to take this action and the party

opposite are wrong. >> would my hon. friend agree with me that you need basic economic fervor to know that when you have the $45 billion black hole, and it was outside the country. >> they were not answering questions about it. it was a normal approach. we do have a problem with the deficit in this country. we have to deal with it. we have set out a plan. the opposition doesn't have a plan. you cannot attack a plan unless you have one yourself. if all you can do is come taxes for extra spending you are irrelevant to the debate about how to pay down our debt. that is the question. we have the answer. >> given the prime minister's insurance, nothing to fear from

the government accept job cuts because he believes the private sector will try in the vacuum, northeast businesses he believes will be expanding their work force. >> there were 38 businesses that wrote to the papers. they were all businesses spread across this country. let me give her some satisfaction in terms of the northeast. the northeast has a great future in renewable energy. what she is about to here is we are protecting capital spending. they will go ahead. the investment in wind power will go ahead. the green investment bank, we will be putting proper money into that investment bank in the northeast and elsewhere in the country. >> can my right hon. friend reassure my constituency to rely

on the excellence -- that he has rejected the advice of the chancellor and that he will protect spending of our and h s. >> i can give that guarantee. it is something that is in the coalition agreement and something my right hon. friend will be delivering. we have to make difficult decisions including -- what i can say is we will be fulfilling our promise that national health spending will not be cut in real terms under this government. that is a contrast from what you hear from the party opposite, particularly the shadow chancellor that protecting health service is wrong. we think is right. >> when the prime minister accused members of scaremongering during the general election, highlighting conservative threats taking security of tenure from councilor evans and reading them, was he doing them

unparliamentary language or simply being economical with the truth? >> you will hear what our plans are for housing reform that will lead to more social homes being built. but it doesn't actually involved changes to tenure but i do think we need to look at new ways to get houses built. under the last government we had housing targets and investment in terms of social housing but house building is lower than every year of the last government that it was under the previous conservative government. a common story, very poor results. >> last week, raising awareness of breast cancer. there is an urgent need to collect good data on people living with breast cancer in order to include the outcome of people living with this incurable disease. will the prime minister be prepared for the parliamentary

group on breast cancer and relevant -- >> i will be happy to do that. you are right to raise this issue. we have a good record on cancer in this country but it needs to be better if we get to the best level in europe. part of that is the early diagnosis which i spoke about and the health sector is taking action on but she says also all of us that people with secondary breast cancer and we need to give that issue more attention. >> four years ago, gary from my constituency, four years ago, was murdered in spain. ultimately successful campaign to have his body returned to burial in his country. will the prime minister agree to meet with them to discuss proposals for changes in the law so no other family has to go through the ordeal they went

through? >> this is a very important case. anyone who have lost a relative knows that enormous worry about how you are going to deal with these issues and get things sorted out. my condolences, i know they dealt with this case with great dignity and courage. they have not been able to bury their son in the u.k. and helps come to terms with a terrible loss. i am happy to meet with them and work out what we can do to deal with that situation. when different countries have different rules especially after it occurred before that we work through. >> graduates make a great contribution to the cost of their education. would the prime minister agree that to be fair the ability to pay made the greatest contribution? >> yes.

i completely agree. in the end, almost everyone in this house wants the same thing. we want well funded universities that are able to exercise independence. we want growing higher education sector and want people from the low income background to get to the best university in the country and we want proper elements of progress and that is what brown proposes and we will amend that to make it more progressive. i think moving from a starting salary before you start to payback 15,000 which we have for many years is a building big step forward. i hope we can get all party agreement for what would be a good and proper reform of higher education. >> i am sorry that i did not give the prime minister -- i am confident in the reassurance that we will be able to answer my question this afternoon.