Tax cuts off agenda despite economy
Prime Minister Helen Clark will emphasise strong economic performance when she outlines the government's programme for election year this week.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2005, 11:22PM
by The Landlord
Insiders say when Clark gives the traditional leader's address when Parliament resumes on Tuesday, she will be taking a "steady as she goes" approach.Clark's speech will link the strongly performing economy to the government's cautious economic management - and will continue to reject opposition claims that economic boom times mean the government can afford tax cuts.
She will also stress the relationship between a healthy economy and social policy, focusing on the importance of a healthy, educated and skilled workforce and improving living standards and work-life balance (through measures such as generous holiday provisions, childcare and working conditions) to a robust economy.
Clark is also expected to emphasise Labour's push on boosting productivity and building international trade relationships to underpin sustainable economic growth.
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