HC Deb 22 March 1984 vol 56 c531W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish for the years 1979–80, 1980–81, 1981–82 and 1982–83, respectively, a comparison, in absolute and percentage terms, of the difference between budgets and outturns of current expenditure for central Government and local government, respectively.

Mr. Peter Rees

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.