HC Deb 27 March 2003 vol 402 cc333-4W
Matthew Taylor

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate of the rate of inflation in September 2002 was used for the purposes of calculation of the revenue raised by non-indexation of allowances in financial year 2003–04 as set out in line 1 of table 1.2 of Budget 2002 (HC 592); and if he will make a statement. [104756]

Mr. Boateng

The Budget 2002 forecast of Retail Price Index in September 2002 used for the purposes of calculating the revenue raised by non-indexation of allowances in financial year 2003–04 is given in table C3 of the 2002 Financial Statement and Budget Report.