HC Deb 11 February 1982 vol 17 c469W
23. Mr. Archie Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what variation he expects to see from the medium-term financial strategy in 1982–83.

31. Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the medium-term financial strategy is still in operation.

49. Mr. Eggar

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the medium-term financial strategy is still operative.

Sir Geoffrey Howe

The aims of our medium-term strategy are still those set out in the 1980 Budget report—to reduce inflation by steady, but not excessive, downward pressure on monetary variables, and to create conditions for a sustainable growth in output and employment. The MTFS will be carried forward in my forthcoming Budget.