HC Deb 08 March 1976 vol 907 cc85-6W
Mr. Skeet

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what increases in taxes, insurance contributions and similar levies he estimates will be necessary to offset the deficit incurred in the financial year 1975–76.

Mr. Denzil Davies

The specific changes in taxes and national insurance contributions that might be necessary to offset a deficit in any financial year depend on the particular economic circumstances. This is essentially part of the Budget judgment, at which time full account is taken of the relevant factors.

Mr. Spriggs

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the spending per head of population in Scotland, England their intention not to apply for the new interim child benefit.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I regret this information is not available.