Economic Policies (Assessment)

HC Deb 13 February 1980 vol 978 c691W

Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what criteria the Government have for assessing their economic policies.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The Government's main long-term economic objectives are to reduce the rate of inflation and to create conditions in which sustainable economic growth can be achieved. Our economic policies are assessed in the light of these objectives.