§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent submission he has received from the Manchester chamber of commerce and industry; what reply he will be sending; and if he will make a statement. [1833]
§ Mr. Oppenheim[holding answer 5 November 1996]: The Manchester Chamber of Commerce wrote to my right hon. and learned Friend the Chancellor on 25 October enclosing their budget submission. In common with all Budget submissions, it will be read carefully, and analysed further as appropriate. The Chancellor will be replying shortly to thank the Manchester chamber of commerce for sending in its proposals, but a full statement would not be appropriate in the run-up to the Budget.