In a recent speech, David Miles, an external member of the MPC and academic economist, said no.

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Adam Posen, an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee committee which is responsible for interest rates and inflation, said he was concerned about the backing the committee gave to the government's budget.

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Receiving encouragement from a member of an external team following poor performance did not help individuals improve at their next attempt.

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