HC Deb 08 March 1979 vol 963 c774W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table to show the increase in public expenditure each year since 1974 on manpower policy and the social services, indicating what proportion of each year's change resulted from (a) specific alterations in Government policy, (b) automatic increases in expenditure from higher claims and entitlements under existing programmes and (c) increases in expenditure on programmes to take account of inflation.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a table, by Department, showing the proportion of public expenditure in 1978–79 comprised by (a) payments to individuals or firms which are governed by laws establishing the beneficiary statutory right to payment if he or she meets certain legal requirements and (b) outlays on contracts and obligations made in previous financial years.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.