Cabinet ministers 'descend into finger-pointing over slow growth' The lack of progress on the recovery was attributed to a series of problems including the slow-roll out of broadband, a poor start to the flagship back-to-work scheme, and bureaucracy surrounding a new visa system. A presentation to the "star chamber" by George Osborne, ahead of his autumn statement next week, saw a number of leading members of the Coalition facing flak, according to a newspaper report. He was said to have raised tensions with Iain Duncan Smith, the Work and Pensions Secretary, by pointing out that his Work Programme had found long-term jobs for just 2% of those going onto it in the first year. Meanwhile, Eric Pickles, the Communities Secretary, was asked why a third of enterprise zones - where companies receive relief on business rates - did not yet have any business occupants. He and Vince Cable, the business secretary, both faced questions over why new local enterprise partnerships were not delivering more jobs on the ground. But Mr Cable turned his fire on Theresa May, the Home Secretary - away on an official trip to India - over the visa system, according to the Financial Times. During the meeting Mr Cameron, Nick Clegg and Mr Osborne reportedly took it in turns to challenge Government departments about their progress. A Downing Street spokesman said: "The purpose of this process is to keep up the pressure." Britain's economy saw growth of 1% between July and September but analysts warn that recent improvements in household spending and trade could falter.