HC Deb 24 March 1981 vol 1 cc287-8W
Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will estimate the effect on the retail price index of his Budget proposal to introduce the supplementary petroleum duty;

(2) if he will estimate the respective effects on the retail price index of his Budget proposals to increase the duty on (a) tobacco and (b) matches and mechanical lighters, respectively;

(3) if he will estimate the respective effects on the retail price index of his Budget proposals to increase the duty on (a) derv and (b) petrol;

(4) if he will estimate the respective effects on the retail price index of his Budget proposals to increase the duty on (a) spirits, (b) sherry, (c) table wine and (d) beer;

(5) if he will estimate the respective effects on the retail price index of his Budget proposals (a) to increase the vehicle excise duty on all vehicles and (b) to extend the car tax to motor cycles, scooters and mopeds;

Mr. Brittan

I shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.

Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect on the retail price index of his Budget proposal to levy a special once-for-all tax on deposits of banking businesses that were in operation on 10 March 1981.

Mr. Brittan

This measure will have no direct effect on the RPI.

Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the effect on the retail price index of his Budget projection of a public sector borrowing requirement of 10½ billion for 1981–82.

Mr. Brittan

I refer my hon. Friend to pages 5, 10 and 11 of the Financial Statement and Budget Report, where he will find an account of the effects of budget measures on the RPI and the public sector accounts.

Dr. Mawhinney

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the respective effects on the retail price index of his Budget proposals (a) to increase the tax on company cars and (b) to tax (i) petrol provided by employers for employees, (ii) travel costs met by employers and (iii) the use of credit cards by employees.

Mr. Brittan

None of these measures will have a direct effect on the RPI.