Economic Survey, 1950

Oral Answers to Questions — National Finance – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 13 December 1949.

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Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale 12:00, 13 December 1949

asked the Chancellor ot the Exchequer on what date it is intended to publish an Economic Survey for 1950.

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

It is intended that the Economic Survey for 1950, should be published about the middle of March, as was this year's Survey.

Photo of Mr Frederick Erroll Mr Frederick Erroll , Altrincham and Sale

Will the Survey take into account the possibility of a change of Government during 1950?

Photo of Sir Stafford Cripps Sir Stafford Cripps , Bristol East

It will take all material matters into account.

Photo of Mr Cyril Osborne Mr Cyril Osborne , Louth Borough

In view of the fact that it takes a number of weeks to get such a Survey through the printing process, especially if a General Election is in progress, will the right hon. and learned Gentleman see that it is done, nevertheless?