§ Q20. Mr. McNallyasked the Prime Minister what proposals she has received from the Trades Union Congress and Confederation of British Industry concerning an increased programme of public expenditure; and what has been her response.
§ The Prime MinisterI receive or hear of many suggestions for more expenditure. I have seen the report of the CBI steering group on unemployment, which the CBI has discussed with the Chancellor of the Exchequer, but I have received no proposals recently from the TUC concerning an increased programme of public expenditure. My right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer of course receives a large number of representations on all matters in the months before the Budget.