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Written question asked by Charlie Dewhirst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.


Budgets: Disclosure of Information

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Budget Information Security Review, February 2026, paragraph 5.20, whether the Macpherson Principles will apply to the briefing of non-market sensitive Budget information.

Answer

As explained in paragraphs 5.1 to 5.5 of the Budget Information Security Review, the Macpherson Principles apply to: the economic and fiscal projections, the fiscal judgement and individual tax rates, reliefs and allowances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
119613
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Disclosure of information Budgets
Link
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