§ Ms. HarmanTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what common procedures are being used by Government departments in relation to(a) the 1993 public expenditure survey, (b) plans for reductions in years beyond 1993–94 and (c) plans for 1996–97; what figure is being used to calculate reductions in 1996–97 from the 1995–96 baseline; and what information he has on the effect on real terms of reductions of (i) 2½ per cent. and (ii) 5 per cent. below the 1993–94 baseline for each Department.
§ Mr. PortilloProcedures for the 1993 public expenditure survey are currently under discussion. No decisions have been taken.