§ Mr. MacGregorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the maximum increase in net dividend actually paid to the shareholder—that is, not taking into account the imported tax credit—in 1974–5 as compared with 1973–74 (a) for those paying tax at the basic rate, (b) for those paying tax at the highest rate as a result of the increase announced by him on 22nd July.
§ Dr. GilbertI will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.