HC Deb 01 March 1966 vol 725 c253W
81. Mr. McMaster

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what directions have been issued in the past six months to limit expenditure on current public works contracts; what the extent of this limitation is to be during 1966; and for what period such directions are to remain in force.

Mr. Diamond

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer to the House on 8th February last.