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Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson admitted in Estimates that government spending is contributing to demand.
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Treasury chief admits government spending adding to demand

Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson made the admission after 13 minutes of tortured questions.

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Treasury secretary Jenny Wilkinson admitted in Estimates that government spending is contributing to demand.

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