HC Deb 25 November 1968 vol 774 cc41-2W
Mr. Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated net cost of increasing the limit to £5,000 for each full-time working director in a close company, after allowing for the estimated increased revenue from Income Tax and Surtax.

Mr. Harold Lever

About £12 million for a full year.

Mr. Barnett

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated net cost of completely removing the limits for directors' remuneration imposed by Section 74 of the Finance Act, 1965, allowing for estimated increased revenue from Income Tax and Surtax.

Mr. Harold Lever

About £20 million for a full year.