Cameron responds to economic growth criticism

Prime Minister David Cameron has insisted that the government has an "incredibly active growth strategy" after a Conservative MP criticised government initiatives.

Commons Treasury Committee chairman Andrew Tyrie said the government was not doing enough to promote growth.

He called for tax cuts for business and questioned government initiatives, such as the Big Society.

The issue is likely to dominate at the Conservative Party conference which begins in Manchester on Sunday. Economic policy is being debated on Monday.