Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speech to The Labour Party Conference 2009

Alistair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer, speech to The Labour Party Conference 2009

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Business, Biology

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The video discusses strategies for economic growth, emphasizing the creation of jobs and raising living standards through a low carbon economy. It highlights the importance of government collaboration with businesses to support initiatives like high-speed rail and housing development. The video also underscores the role of innovation and technology in creating new industries and jobs, while promoting fairness and opportunity for all.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is necessary for the low carbon economy to create new jobs?

Reducing technological investments

Increased taxation

Government collaboration with businesses

Limiting international trade

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How can high-speed rail links contribute to the economy?

By limiting job opportunities

By tackling climate change and boosting the economy

By reducing government spending

By increasing travel costs

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is required to ensure the construction of new homes for families?

Increasing property taxes

Government support and industry collaboration

Limiting construction permits

Reducing housing standards

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the focus of investment in innovation and technology?

To create new industries and jobs

To reduce job opportunities

To limit technological advancements

To increase government control

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What principles will underpin the efforts to extend opportunities to all?

Fairness, opportunity, and responsibility

Exclusivity, privilege, and control

Isolation, independence, and autonomy

Inequality, restriction, and authority