HC Deb 03 November 1988 vol 139 cc715-6W
Q24. Mr. Nicholas Baker

To ask the Prime Minister if she will make it her policy to announce a target for zero inflation within the lifetime of the current Parliament.

Mr. Wakeham

I have been asked to reply.

The Government's policy of gradually reducing inflation over a period of years with the ultimate objective of price stability is set out in the medium-term financial strategy, published in the Financial Statement and Budget Report.