HC Deb 31 July 1981 vol 9 cc696-7W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the additional revenue which the Government would collect in a full financial year as a result of an increase of 10 per cent. in the price of oil in (a) current conditions and (b) when the industry has exhausted tax reliefs, on the basis of current output, together with the additional cost to manufacturing industry and the whole economy in current circumstances of oil and imported raw materials as a result of a 10 per cent. appreciation of the dollar.

Mr. Peter Rees

[pursuant to his reply, 28 July 1981]: I regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I shall write to the hon. Member.