§ 35. Mr. Dodds-Parkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what financial or other incentives he is now planning for individuals, whether weekly or monthly paid, especially in industry who make extra and successful efforts to increase their production.
§ Mr. MacDermotI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary gave to him on the 26th July.
§ Mr. Dodds-ParkerThe Chief Secretary did not answer the Question. I asked him what incentives he had given and he answered to say that he would consider that. I am asking what incentives the Government have given or are proposing to give, as their every action in the last 22 wasted months has been a disincentive.
§ Mr. MacDermotI cannot accept the hon. Gentleman's assertion. I repeat my right hon. Friend's reply and remind the hon. Gentleman of the measures which have recently been announced by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister, because our first aim is to reduce spending abroad and at home in order to redeploy resources and to assist our balance of payments to ease the pressure on the economy. These are the first priorities.