§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if it is his policy to adhere to the existing planning total for overall Government spending in 2001–02; and if he will make a statement. [108976]
§ Mr. Andrew Smith[holding answer 8 February 2000]: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 11 November 1999, Official Report, column 781W.