§ Mr. SproatTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will set out the objectives of each division and branch of his Department.
§ Mr. NelsonThe main aim of the Treasury is to assist Ministers in the formulation and implementation of the Government's economic policy. This is reflected in seven broad areas of continuing activity towards which all divisions and branches contribute. Within each area more specific objectives are defined from time to time. A full statement of these roles and current objectives is set out on pages 14 to 21 of the "1992 Departmental Report for the Chancellor's Departments"—Cm 1918.