George Osborne, Shadow Chancellor, speech to The Conservative Party Conference 2009

The video discusses the appeal of free social services like hospital parking and childcare, questioning the source of funding for these initiatives. It criticizes the government for treating citizens as naive and highlights the lack of trust in the current administration, pointing to misleading statements made at a recent conference.

What is the main concern raised about the free services mentioned?

• The quality of the services

• The availability of the services

• The source of funding for the services

• The duration of the services

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a free service?

• Free childcare places

• Free public transport

• Free hospital parking

• Free social care

How does the speaker describe the government's treatment of the public?

• As being well-supported

• As well-informed citizens

• As partners in decision-making

• As being misled

What is suggested as a reason for the government's low trust levels?

• Their healthcare reforms

• Their foreign policies

• Their recent conference statements

• Their economic policies

What event is pointed to as evidence of the government's untrustworthiness?

• A conference last week

• A public protest

• A new policy announcement

• A recent election