HC Deb 12 March 1998 vol 308 cc310-1W
39. Ms Keeble

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to promote long-term stability in interest rates. [32531]

Mr. Gordon Brown

The Government have put in place a credible monetary and fiscal policy framework that will deliver consistently low and stable inflation over the long term. These measures should help promote interest rate stability in the long run, improving the environment for long-term investment.