22 Acknowledged

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.
Government Response Summary
The government acknowledges the Committee's concern regarding the leak of the National Living Wage announcement and states it will conduct a review of handling arrangements ahead of future announcements.
Paragraph Reference
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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.
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age 4.5 yrs
Report published 27 Jan 2022