§ 41. Mr. Cormackasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what consultations he has had with the monetary authorities with a view to procuring a general reduction in interest rates; and if he will make a statement.
§ 48. Mr. Carterasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will now take action to reduce the general level of interest rates.
§ Mr. BarberThe level of interest rates is kept under continuous review in the context of the economic situation and our general policy objectives. I have no further statement to make at this time.