52. Mr. Barnettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take the Chair at a meeting at 10, Downing Street 54W with the Confederation of British Industry and the Trades Union Congress to discuss economic problems.
§ Mr. HigginsNo. There was a wide-ranging and useful discussion of the economic situation under my right hon. Friend's Chairmanship at the meeting of the National Economic Development Council on 7th July. It was agreed to continue discussion at the August Council meeting.
§ 55. Mr. Rankinasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest assessment of the effect of his Budget on the economic situation.
§ Mr. HigginsI would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's speech in the debate on prices and unemployment on 28th June.—[Vol. 820, c. 53–66.]