Income Tax

HC Deb 22 March 1979 vol 964 c697W

24. Mr. Wigley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will announce measures to relieve the impact of income tax on those with low incomes.

Mr. Joel Barnett

I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget Statement.

36. Mr. Jessel

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the effects of any reduction in income tax upon the prospects for economic growth.

Mr. Joel Barnett

Such estimates are made frequently as part of my Department's day-to-day work.