§ 38. Mr. Higginsasked 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.
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§ Mr. DiamondOur measures are intended to restrict consumers' expenditure to the extent necessary to secure the required improvement in the balance of payments.