His remarks were seen as an offensive throwback to Thatcher - era harsh rhetoric, and are bound to lead to Labour calls for his dismissal
as enterprise tsar on the grounds he is totally out of touch with the squeeze on living standards almost all voters are experiencing.
Lord Young's appointment
as enterprise tsar is to be welcomed, but cuts in regulation and red tape can not come soon enough for small businesses.
So the appointment of Lord Young
as enterprise tsar is welcome news for the 4.8 million small firms as he understands their needs - he is avidly against red tape, one of the biggest bugbears for any business.
Last Friday, Alan Sugar was appointed
as enterprise tsar by the prime minister as part of his cabinet reshuffle and government overhaul.
Not exact matches
Businessman and TV star Alan Sugar has been appointed
as David Cameron's new
enterprise tsar — despite having clashed with the prime minister in previous years.
Lord Sugar has been appointed
enterprise tsar as part of the government's drive to get more young people to start their own business or apprenticeship.