Unemployment (Hansard, 30 October 1986)

HC Deb 30 October 1986 vol 103 c229W 229W

Mrs. Clywd
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to include a forecast of the level of unemployment in 1987–88 in his next Budget.

§ Mr. Tony Lloyd
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make it his policy to include a forecast of future levels of unemployment in his next Budget; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. MacGregor
No. It has not been the practice of this or previous Governments to publish forecasts of unemployment.