Lamont: Growth is long-term objective of cuts

Name: Lamont: Growth is long-term objective of cuts
Uploaded: 2010-10-20T15:30:23.289Z
Duration: 3 min
Channel: Financial Times
Description: Normal Lamont, former chancellor

The long-term objective of today’s comprehensive spending review, announced by chancellor George Osborne, is growth, according to former chancellor Normal Lamont.

October 20, 2010

Produced by Josh de la Mare, filmed by Steve Ager

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