There are some interesting comments on the BBC website regarding Mr Darling’s budget.

Chai Block, London, UK says: What an example of economics debate is this? Cameron wants Brown to admit that things are absolutely terrible, Brown wants Cameron to admit that we are now in a better state than in 1997. Can they get on with it please

Alex Kidner, London, UK says: What do I want from this Budget? Accountability at the highest level. Between the FSA, the Bank of England and the Prime Minister the economy this has turned out to be a farce. It’s just not funny any more. Pouring money into a black hole is not helping either.

Mike Harding, Morecambe, UK says: On this day in 1943, Britain stopped printing £1,000 notes. Might need them after the Budget!

Les, Stafford, UK says: I’ve been unemployed for more than six months and there is no help available for retraining. This government is all talk and no action.

Adam Lynott, Eastleigh, UK says: More transparency on public expenditure – the general public (those that contribute that is) and business are cutting back – so should government and local authorities – spend where it is really necessary.

Robert, Glasgow, UK says: So can I buy an old banger for £50, in order to get £2000 off a new car? Has he thought this through?

bennyuk says: Mr Darling says he expects the economy to start improving later this year – More spin or the truth? Spin I think!