§ Mr. Denzil Daviesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the net increase or decrease in the public sector borrowing requirement for the present financial year of the Government's decision to allow the recent Civil Service pay award and to place a three-month freeze on recruitment to the Civil Service.
§ Mr. BiffenCivil Service pay is one of several factors that will contribute to the Budget forecast of the PSBR. I ask the hon. Member to await the Budget Statement.