§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, when he uses the phrase "assuming full implementation of the Budget proposals" in answering questions from hon. Members, he means assuming a basic rate of 33 per cent.
§ Mr. Healey,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 13th June 1977], gave the following information:
Normally, yes; but obviously the precise significance of the phrase in any particular reply will depend on the context in which it is used. Of course, I am always conscious that full implementation of any Budget proposal is subject to the approval of Parliament.