§ 40. Mr. Stokesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to ensure that the public are adequately informed about the Budget.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe Treasury and Revenue Departments have maintained close liaison with the press and broadcasting media, both during and after the Budget speech, to ensure the speedy distribution of information about the Budget. I myself made my usual Budget broadcast, which was transmitted on the BBC and Independent television and radio networks, and other Treasury Ministers have also explained the Budget strategy at various times on both television and radio. The March issue of the Treasury's monthly "Economic Progress Report" due to be published on 25 March, will be devoted to the Budget.