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Mr. Gibb
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the public sector net cash requirement for (a) 1998–99, (b) 1999–2000, (c) 2000– (d) 2001–02, (e) 2002–03 and (f) 2003–04. [81703]
Mr. Milburn
Figures published by the Office for National Statistics on 20 April showed a public sector net cash repayment of £7.4 billion in 1998–99. Forecasts of the public sector net cash requirement were published in table B26 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report.