HC Deb 20 March 1980 vol 981 cc321-2W
15. Mr. Norman Atkinson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what significance he attaches to the public sector borrowing requirement relative to the rise in the price index.

Mr. Biffen

The link between public borrowing and price inflation is complex. A key consideration is the accompanying monetary growth. The Government believe that a slowdown in monetary growth is essential to reduce inflation, but this must be supported by a consistent PSBR target.