Word Crisis

1955 to 1988

We have been enjoined by the Chancellor not to use the Word Crisis about the present economic situation.

_{Economic Situation}

Mr. Harold Wilson - July 26, 1955

A little later Mr. Ffitch said:Whether you use the Word Crisis or severe economic difficulty, are we heading for trouble"?

_{Orders Of The Day — Economic Affairs}

The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Mr. Iain Macleod) - July 7, 1970

The Minister looked askance when I used the Word Crisis.

_Tourism

Mr. Sheerman - June 17, 1988

The Word Crisis is often overused in politics and in the House.

_{Rural Economy}

Mr. Charles Kennedy - Dec. 10, 1997

We are now dealing with needs and the SAHC has pointed out that the use of the Word Crisis is not justified.

_{Hospital Expenditure}