§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his policy on the level of the Contingency Reserve. [46388]
§ Mr. Darling[holding answer 18 June 1998]The policy on the Reserve is to set it at a level that allows for emergencies and genuine contingencies, as well as reasonable expectations of take-up of End Year Flexibility.
§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the level of contingency reserves for(a) departmental expenditure limits, and (b) annually managed expenditure for (i) 1999–2000, (ii) 2000–2001 and (iii) 2001–2002; and if he will make a statement. [46393]
§ Mr. Darling[holding answer 18 June 1998]The Reserves for the period 1999–2000 to 2001–02 will be published in the CSR White Paper.