HC Deb 27 October 1983 vol 47 cc183-4W
52. Mr. Charles Morrison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he proposes to take specific steps to encourage informed public discussion about the provision of public services and levels of public expenditure.

Mr. Peter Rees

The Government would warmly welcome a discussion, both about levels of public expenditure and related levels of taxation. My right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer did in fact deal with these related questions in his speech at Blackpool on 12 October, a copy of which has been placed in the Library of the House.

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