Treasury Minister voices concern over inflation

Wed, 02 Mar 2011

Treasury Minister Anne Craine MHK

The Treasury Minister says inflation is a cause for concern and the government is limited in what it can do to counter trends.

However, Anne Craine says the authorities can try to protect people struggling to meet the rising costs of living.

Mrs Craine said some measures introduced in the recent budget reflect this.

The Minister believes inflation will fall in future but doesn't think it will be all good news..[play clip]