Written question asked by David Atkinson (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 1996. It was answered by Lord Waldegrave of North Hill (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: If he will comment on his current forecasts for the principal economic indication over the medium term. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figs and ref to table 3.9 of the 1996-97 "Financial Statement and Budget Report".

Answer: Mr. David Atkinson: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his current forecasts for the principal economic indication over the medium term.[28512] Mr. Waldegrave: Illustrative projections for economic growth and inflation over the medium term are given in table 3.9 of the 1996-97 "Financial Statement and Budget Report", which show output growing at a rate of 2 3/4 per cent. to 3 per cent., whilst underlying inflation falls to 2 per cent.

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