mr. graham allen. >> question seven, mr. speaker. >> well, first of all, relate me pay -- let me pay tribute to the work the honorable gentleman does in thisrea. early intervention is absolutely essential, that is how we're going to improve the life chances of the least well off in our country and generally lift young people and children out of poverty. we'll base funding decisions on what comes out of the first two year, but the ear intervention grant is going to rise next year. >> mr. graham allen. >> i thank the prime minister and, indeed, the leaders of all parties for their continuing support for early intervention. early intervention not only helps babies, children and young people develop the social and themotional capability to make the best of themselves, but it saves the country billionsof pounds in the long rub. run. would he and, indeed, the chancellor take this as the first representation not for today's budget, but for next year's budget? would he continue framing next year's budget around early intervention br

mr. graham allen. >> question 7 mr. speaker. >> prime minister. >> well, first of all, let me pay tribute to the work the honorable gentleman does in this area. urban development is absolutely essential to what this government is going to improve. it will base funding decisions on what comes out of the first three years, but as he will know, the early intervention grant is going to rise next year. >> i have to thank the prime minister and the leaders of all parties for that continuing support for early intervention, early intervention not only helps babies, young children the social and emotional capability to make the best of themselves, it saves the country billions of pounds in the long run. would he as the chancellor, take this as the first representation, not for today's budget, but for next year's budget. would he consider theming next year's budget around early intervention, bringing forward proposals for tax changes to stimulate the social finance market that we heard about in earlier questions and move 1% only

mr. graham allen. >> question seven, mr. speaker. >> well, first of all, relate me pay -- let me pay tribute to the work the honorable gentleman does in this area. early intervention is absolutely essential, that is how we're going to improve the life chances of the least well off in our country and generally lift young people and children out of poverty. we'll base funding decisions on what comes out of the first two year, but the early intervention grant is going to rise next year. >> mr. graham allen. >> i thank the prime minister and, indeed, the leaders of all parties for their continuing support for early intervention. early intervention not only helps babies, children and young people develop the social and the emotional capability to make the best of themselves, but it saves the country billions of pounds in the long rub. run. would he and, indeed, the chancellor take this as the first representation not for today's budget, but for next year's budget? would he continue framing next year's budget around early interven

graham. >> thank you, mr. chairman. gentlemen, we have a lot of ground to cover and a short time to get there. start with the big themes here. general allen is thas defining time in the war on afghanistan? >> i believe it is. >> would you awe glgree we have had it right since general mcchrystal have we had the right strategy and resource? >> really not ten year, just will it right the last several years. do you agree with me, dr. miller and general allen, that afghanistan is a center of gravity for the moment in the war on terror? >> i believe it is, sir. >> senator, i do, and given our history there, it's also essential for our credibility in conducting operations elsewhere. >> here's a comment. no one can guarantee success in war or politics. you can do your best. i have great deal of confidence in your plan. i ask my colleagues to listen closely. you've asked good, hard questions, but i have come to conclude that you and your plan represent the last best chance for success in afghanistan. do you both agree with that? >> i concur with that, sir. >> senator graham, this is an essential moment in afghanistan. >> i got you. that's good. >>