§ 31. Mr. Dykesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to widen the scope and incidence of discussions on economic policies and inflation between the Government, employees and employers.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweThe Government wish to encourage discussions on important economic matters wherever possible and to promote a wider understanding of the overriding need to curb inflation. The National Economic Development Council is one forum in which the Government, TUC, CBI and representatives of other interests come together to consider a wide range of eco-334W nomic and industrial issues. On three occasions since last December the council has discussed economic policy, priorities and constraints. All the parties have found these discussions helpful, and the Government hope that they will continue on a regular basis.