HC Deb 23 June 1998 vol 314 c448W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what implications the Stability and Growth Pact has for the conduct of UK fiscal policy; and if he will make a statement. [46400]

Mr. Darling

[holding answer 18 June 1998]The Stability and Growth Pact does not place any new legal obligations on UK fiscal policy. UK fiscal policy is conducted with a view to ensuring economic stability which is in the best interests of the UK economy.