HC Deb 19 June 1989 vol 155 c22W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he intends to continue his policy of the early repurchasing of Government bonds.

Mr. Lilley

The Government will continue to operate according to the full fund rule set out in paragraph 2.23 of the 1989–90 "Financial Statement and Budget Report". The Government intend to return to a balanced budget as the norm in due course.