Does the plan include multi-annual Government budgets as envisaged by the previous Government? Will there be some form of programme budgeting for different departmental Estimates so that we will get an idea of the commitment to the different programmes some years ahead? This is essential if we are to retain the confidence of overseas investors in our economy.

Yes, I accept that programme budgeting is important. It will not be included in the plan, as such, but naturally projections of the type which will be covered by programme budgeting will be included in the plan.