Government Economic Policy (Hansard, 16 January 1996)

HC Deb 16 January 1996 vol 269 c493W 493W

§ Mr. Austin Mitchell
To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the goal of the Government's economic policy. [9794]

§ The Prime Minister
The Government's overall economic objective is to promote sustained economic growth and rising prosperity. We will continue with the policies which have given this country the lowest mortgage rates for 30 years, the lowest basic rate of tax for over 50 years and the longest period of low inflation for 50 years.