HC Deb 27 October 1988 vol 139 c364W
127. Mr. Chapman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much his latest estimate of total Government revenue in 1988–89 differs from his Budget forecast.

Mr. Major

Given the expectation of higher economic growth than previously forecast, it is likely that receipts will be higher in 198–89 than forecast at Budget time. A new forecast of general Government receipts will be given in the autumn statement next month.

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