HC Deb 17 April 1986 vol 95 c480W
14. Mr. Evans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has considered bringing forward any privatisation programmes in order to increase annual receipts above the levels set out in the 1986 public expenditure White Paper.

Mr. Moore

No.

42. Mr. Gareth Wardell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what contributions he expects receipts from privatisation to make to his future policy on income tax levels.

Mr. Moore

Expected proceeds from privatisation are taken into account in judging the appropriate level of Government borrowing. It is the Government's policy to reduce the burden of personal taxation by exerting firm control over public expenditure and borrowing.