Budget (Unemployment) 2. Mr. Parry asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the effect his Budget proposals will have on reducing unemployment. 12. Mr. Boyes asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect of the Budget on the overall level of employment. Mr. Lawson I refer the hon. Members to the answers I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Leeds, Central (Mr. Fatchett). 45. Mr. Freud asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which of his Budget proposals he estimates will be of most benefit to the unemployed. Mr. Peter Rees The maintenance of a firm anti-inflation strategy, coupled with measures to promote better operation of markets is of most benefit to the outlook for unemployment. Progress in reducing unemployment will depend crucially on moderation in pay settlements. 56. Mr. Nellist asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what will be the likely effect of the Budget on the level of unemployment. Mr. Peter Rees I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend gave to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Riverside (Mr. Parry) earlier today.