HC Deb 15 June 1998 vol 314 c106W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on separating capital spending plans from current spending plans for Government departments; and if he will make a statement. [45490]

Mr. Darling

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor's statement of 11 June 1998,Official Report, columns 1195–215, and the Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report published on that day set out clearly the Government's policy on public expenditure planning. Departmental spending plans—based on this treatment—will be announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review outcome which will be announced before the summer Recess.

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what his policy is on setting long-term plans for departmental expenditure; and if he will make a statement. [45489]

Mr. Darling

My right hon. Friend the Chancellor's statement of 11 June 1998,Official Report, columns 1195–215, and the Economic and Fiscal Strategy report published on that day made clear the policy on long term planning of public expenditure. Departmental spending plans will be announced as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review outcome which will be announced before the summer Recess.