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

The speaker addresses the audience directly, discussing the need for a larger state pension funded by increasing the pension age and a public sector pay freeze, excluding the lowest paid, to protect jobs. The focus is on tackling Britain's debt crisis to prevent higher interest rates and unemployment. The speaker emphasizes the necessity of these choices and the shared responsibility in facing them.

What is the proposed method to fund a larger state pension?

• By increasing the pension age

• By cutting healthcare funding

• By raising taxes on luxury goods

• By reducing public sector jobs

What is the purpose of the one-year public sector pay freeze?

• To fund new infrastructure projects

• To reduce inflation

• To increase government revenue

• To protect jobs in frontline public services

Who is exempt from the proposed public sector pay freeze?

• Middle-income earners

• The highest-paid workers

• The lowest-paid workers

• All public sector employees

What is the main goal of tackling Britain's debt crisis?

• To increase public spending

• To lower interest rates and unemployment

• To reduce taxes for corporations

• To expand the military

What does the speaker emphasize about the choices being made?

• They are popular among all citizens

• They are easy and straightforward

• They can be avoided with enough effort

• They are honest and necessary