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Darling says doesn't plan "Christmas tree" budget

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LONDON (Reuters) - Chancellor Alistair Darling said on Thursday that he did not plan generous giveaways in his March 24 budget, and that plans to halve the budget deficit over four years were non-negotiable.

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