<p><p>The Chancellor will make his Budget statement on Wednesday 21st March 2007. On Thursday 22nd March, the day following the Budget, the Institute for Fiscal Studies will be holding a lunchtime briefing at the IFS offices in London. The presentation will provide an opportunity to hear a considered view of the Chancellor's 2007 Budget announcements from Institute staff. </p><p></p><p> </p><p></p><p>The briefing will take place between 1pm and 2.30pm and a sandwich lunch will be available beforehand. Places at this event are free of charge. </p><p></p><p> </p><p></p>