§ 57. Mr. Iremongerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied with steps taken to ensure that resources released by Government measures announced since devaluation will be diverted into export industries.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsI believe there are good prospects that resources released by our measures will be absorbed on the necessary scale into activities strengthening the balance of payments.
75. Dr. Bennettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what he estimates to be the value of resources, at 1958 constant prices, made available to assist the balance of payments in 1968 as a result of measures announced by the Government since 18th November, 1967; and what further shift will be required to meet the target given to the National Economic Development Council.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsIn advance of my Budget Statement, I cannot add to the Answer which I gave to the hon. Member for Sheffield, Hallam (Mr. J. H. Osborn) on 30th January.—[Vol. 757. c.274.]