HC Deb 02 December 1986 vol 106 c600W
Sir Edward du Cann

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the effect on revenue which would follow from replacing the present 25 per cent. reducing balance method of depreciating investment for tax purposes by a 25 per cent. straight line system.

Mr. Lawson

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