HC Deb 08 May 1968 vol 764 c111W
Mr. Sheldon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the maximum amount of revenue to be raised by making an order under section nine of the Finance Act, 1961.

Mr. Harold Lever

Until the effects on consumption of the wide-ranging Budget changes are clearer it is premature to attempt a firm estimate, but I would at present expect the maximum extra revenue to be of the order of £250 million.

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