§ Mr. CorbynTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to extend hypothecation of tax revenue beyond Welfare to Work. [46774]
§ Mr. Darling[holding answer 22 June 1998]We look at each case on its merits. The Economic and Fiscal Strategy Report (Cm 3798) announced (on Page 28) that departments would be able to keep some levies and similar taxes, netting them off the Departmental Expenditure Limits where this would further the Government's economic objectives and not prejudice spending plans and priorities.