§ Mr. GibbTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the public sector net cash requirement for(a) 1998–99, (b) 1999–2000, (c) 2000– (d) 2001–02, (e) 2002–03 and (f) 2003–04. [81703]
§ Mr. MilburnFigures published by the Office for National Statistics on 20 April showed a public sector net cash repayment of £7.4 billion in 1998–99. Forecasts of the public sector net cash requirement were published in table B26 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report.