§ Mr. Hoyleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total receipts of corporation tax from industrial and commercial companies in the years 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77, 1977–78 and for the current year as available; how much of this was accounted for by advance corporation tax; what were the total amounts of money paid in investment assistance to industrial and commercial companies in each of the above years, excluding corporation tax relief; and how this compared with corporation tax receipts.
§ Mr. Denzil DaviesI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will write to my hon. Friend.