§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to publish a consultative paper in relation to his spring 1998 Budget; and if he will make a statement. [9486]
§ Mr. Gordon Brown[holding answer 21 July 1997]: I will publish a consultative economic paper, which will include an economic forecast, some months in advance of the spring Budget. No decision has been taken yet on the exact timing.