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Recommendation 22

22 Paragraph: 137

The Committee acknowledges that certain Budget measures might be released prior to the Budget, in...

Conclusion
The Committee acknowledges that certain Budget measures might be released prior to the Budget, in line with the Treasury’s “Macpherson principles”. However, under no circumstances should market sensitive policies be able to enter the public domain in a disorderly fashion.
Paragraph Reference: 137
Government Response Acknowledged
HM Government Acknowledged
On the announcement of the National Living Wage, I note the Committee’s concern and the government will conduct a review of handling arrangements ahead of future announcements.