Written question asked by Jackie Lawrence (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 11 June 1997. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 June 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: When he plans to publish the Finance Bill; and when he will make notes on the Bill's clauses available to honourable Members. (Further information at 296 c662W)

Answer: Ms Lawrence: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he plans to publish the Finance Bill; and when he will make notes on the Bill's clauses available to hon. Members. [3506] Mr. Gordon Brown: We expect the Finance Bill to be published the day after the conclusion of the Budget debate. Explanatory Notes on the Bill's clauses will be placed in the Vote Office and the Libraries of the House that day. Members of the public will be able to obtain copies of the Explanatory Notes from the Treasury; these will also be available on the Treasury's internet site (http://www.hm-treasury.gov.uk).

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