This year, the government expects 4 percent growth, driven by public spending.

The Finnish government was forced to slash public spending and increase taxes.

Loss of services through public spending cuts is already having negative effects.

Issue a decree requiring austerity measures and budgetary discipline in public spending.

However, the chancellor admitted public spending would need to be reined in.

The Tories will skew public spending in favour of the private sector.

For Mr McCreevy has been careful to define current public spending liberally.

Do we need less, more or the same amount of public spending?

It repeated the call for higher public spending in its latest assessment.

As chief secretary to the Treasury he was responsible for public spending.

So, what has happened to the cost of living and public spending?

In contrast, public spending provides an immediate boost to output and employment.

Thatcher also leaves an unclear legacy when it comes to public spending.

It argued that recession should be a cue for greater public spending.

We are on target and in line with our public spending forecasts.

Consumer spending, capital investment and public spending all rose in the quarter.