HC Deb 27 January 1977 vol 924 cc760-1W
43. Mr. Wrigglesworth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in 1977, he will cease the practise of having an annual spring Budget.

Mr. Healey

No. I would not wish to deprive the House of this occasion for a review of the economy and of public spending and revenue. Present arrangements require me to move resolutions and introduce legislation in the spring in any event to continue the operation of income tax, corporation tax and the regulator.