HC Deb 19 November 1968 vol 773 cc241-2W
38. Mr. Higgins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the latest figures for consumption expenditure and the revision in the Government's forecasts of consumption, Government measures are still intended to reduce consumption by 2 per cent. in accordance with his Budget forecast.

Mr. Diamond

Our measures are intended to restrict consumers' expenditure to the extent necessary to secure the required improvement in the balance of payments.