Debate on the Address

Part of Prayers – in the House of Commons am 3:49 pm ar 31 Hydref 1991.

Danfonwch hysbysiad imi am ddadleuon fel hyn

Photo of Mr John Major Mr John Major , Huntingdon 3:49, 31 Hydref 1991

The Leader of the Opposition and his right hon. and hon. Friends may not like it, but they are going to get it. I have here a leaflet that is a remarkable endorsement of Conservatism. It states: Many people today are wealthier than they imagine, especially those who have been able to buy their own home. I am very glad to have that endorsement of Conservative success. It comes from the Labour party. But the people of this country might feel more reassured if that same political party was not at the same time threatening to increase taxes on ordinary people—on their income, on their savings and on their wealth. The leaflet—[Interruption.] Let me just refer to the leaflet—[Interruption.] I am prepared to wait until Opposition Members will listen. The leaflet—[Interruption.]