HC Deb 28 February 1991 vol 186 c617W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are his forecasts for the rate of inflation over the next 12 months; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Simon Coombs

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the prospects for inflation.

Mr. Maples

The autumn statement forecast is for a sharp fall in all-items RPI inflation to 5½ per cent. by the fourth quarter of this year. My right hon. Friend will publish a new forecast with the Budget.

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