asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether there are any significant claims on the contingency reserve for 1979–80; and from what they arise.

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 15 February 1979], gave the following information:No changes in expenditure have been announced which affect the contingency reserve for 1979–80. Details of announced changes in expenditure are set out in returns sent regularly to the Expenditure Committee. I refer the hon. Member to HC 92–ii and 92–iii of section 1977–78.