§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy on the use by departments of monies realised by disposal of surplus departmental assets; if departmental spending plans will be adjusted by the Treasury to offset such receipts; and if he will make a statement. [19952]
§ Mr. DarlingI refer the hon. Member to the measures set out in my answer of 24 November to my hon. Friend the Member for East Ham (Mr. Timms) when I announced the publication of the National Asset Register on 24 November,Official Report, columns. 359–60.