§ 55. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what further steps he is taking to reduce public expenditure; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DiamondThe targets for 1968–69 and 1969–70 are laid down in Cmnd. 3515. Total public expenditure for the year continues to run very close to the figures there given.
§ Mr. David Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he will public a new public expenditure White Paper so as to place in context the further public expenditure cuts arranged in July, August and November of this year.
§ Mr. DiamondNo. I told the House on 15th October, total public expenditure this year is running very close to the figures given in the January White Paper (Cmnd. 3515).—[Vol. 770, c. 70.]