§ 22. Mr. Ashtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects any improvement in the United Kingdom economy to be reflected in a fall in unemployment.
§ Mr. WakehamIt has never been the practice of this or previous Governments to publish unemployment forecasts. The Financial Statement and Budget Report 1983–84 included a forecast that GDP would grow by 2½ per cent. between the first half of this year and next. Provided further moderation in wage settlements is achieved, this should help produce an improved outlook for jobs.