§ Sir C. Osborneasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated annual cost of shielding the poorer-paid workers from the increased cost of living which he anticipates will result from his devaluation policy; how many people will benefit from it; below what wage level it will operate; and what new taxes he proposes to impose to find the money.
§ Mr. DiamondIt is too early to add to my right hon. Friend's statement to418W the House of 20th November.—[Vol. 754, c. 935–9.]