§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether there are any significant claims on the contingency reserve for 1979–80; and from what they arise.
§ Mr. Joel Barnett,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 15 February 1979], gave the following information
No changes in expenditure have been announced which affect the contingency reserve for 1979–80. Details of announced changes in expenditure are set out in returns sent regularly to the Expenditure Committee. I refer the hon. Member to HC 92–ii and 92–iii of section 1977–78.