HC Deb 14 May 1973 vol 856 cc241-2W
51. Mr. Sheldon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his practice to estimate changes in the Gini coefficient arising from changes he proposes for the annual Budget.

Mr. Nott

No. As I have previously explained to the hon. Gentleman, there are serious problems in making meaningful estimates, and in any case short-term changes in this measurement would be of questionable significance.

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