§ Mr. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what approximate expenditure has been incurred by industry during each of the three years on fuel-saving plant and insulation of such a kind as to qualify for the investment allowance given in respect of such items.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftI regret that this information is not available. Up to 17th February, 1956, expenditure on fuel-saving plant was not distinguished from that on other forms of plant and machinery qualifying for the investment allowance. Figures for expenditure after that date will, in clue course, become available from the accounts for periods ending in 1956–57 forming the basis for assessments for 1957–58, but these will relate only to the expenditure in part of a year. Figures covering a complete year will not be forthcoming until the assessments for 1958–59 are analysed.