Inflation (Hansard, 4 February 1988)

HC Deb 04 February 1988 vol 126 cc705-6W 706W

§ Mr. Atkinson
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which are his latest prospects for the inflation rate in 1988.

§ Mr. Lilley
The forecast in the Autumn Statement was that inflation would be 41/2 per cent. in the fourth quarter of 1988. My right hon. Friend will present a new forecast at Budget time in the usual way.