§ 16. Charlotte AtkinsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received on the priorities for public spending over the planning period contained in the comprehensive spending review. [50503]
§ Mr. DarlingThe Government received a very wide range of views during the course of the Review and Members of the House have made their views known on many different issues. The terms of reference were made available early in the process and individual departments approached interested bodies. Extensive consultation was conducted with experts and outsiders as part of the CSR process.
§ 21. Mr. TippingTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the reordering of priorities for public spending as a result of the comprehensive spending review. [50508]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownI refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Vale of Glamorgan (Mr. Smith) today,Official Report, column 1244.