Pre-Budget Report

If hon. Members will allow me, I shall make some progress and take some interventions later. I am aware that many Members want to speak in the debate, and that Front-Bench speeches have a time limit. Therefore, I shall proceed. [Interruption.] Well, I shall take some interventions later if the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mr. Hall) can think of some better ones. Now, let us be clear. We know about the secret plan for VAT; it is totally—[Interruption.]