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Mr. David Howell
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has for reducing the secrecy surrounding the preparations for his Budget.
Mr. Robert Sheldon
I have no plans for changing the usual arrangements for preserving the confidentiality of preparations for the Budget. But I am fully conscious of the need for consultation, and I am anxious to ensure that this takes place to the maximum possible extent.