§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) when he expects to answer the question from the hon. Member for Gordon of 23 March 1998 (35235) on taxation paid by typical families; [40425]
(2) when he expects to answer the questions from the hon. Member for Gordon of 7 April 1998 on (a) the costs of resolving the millennium bug problem in the National Health Service (37992) and (b) the burden of taxation (37885); what factors underlie the delay in answering; and if he will make a statement. [40426]
§ Mr. Gordon BrownQuestion 37992 about the millennium bug problem in the National Health Service was addressed to the Secretary of State for Health, not to me. Questions 35235 and 37885 have been answered today.
§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to answer the question from the hon. Member for Gordon of 23 January 1998 (24778) on receptions held at 11 Downing Street, what factors underlie the delay in answering; and if he will make a statement. [40424]
§ Mrs. LiddellMy right hon. Friend the Chancellor did so on 26 February 1998,Official Report, columns 358–59.