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Does the Government need a Plan B?

The Government is unlikely to switch to a Plan B incorporating a markedly slower pace of fiscal consolidation unless the economy is very weak or even in recession. Accordingly, the outlook under Plans A or B is one of weak growth, slow fiscal progress and very low interest rates.

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