Pat Breen
Ceist:107 Mr. P. Breen asked the Minister for Finance his forecast of the general Government surplus in 2003. [21310/02]
Written Answers. - Exchequer Surplus.
The December 2001 budget day forecast for the general Government balance in 2003 was for a deficit of €624 million or 0.5% of GDP. On 4 December 2002, I will present the budget day forecast for the general Government balance for 2003.