§ Mr. Adleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Christchurch on 21 February, Official Report, column 557, after the Budget, he will prepare a dossier on the extent and practice of lobbying, with particular reference to its relationship to the instigation of an autumn statement; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MooreThere has been considerable lobbying about taxation matters prior to this year's Budget. The Government consider all representations made to them and take account of them in formulating their Budget.