Taxation

HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 c384W

55. Mr. Howarth

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from political parties in favour of higher taxes.

Mr. Norman Lamont

My right hon. Friend has received no formal representations from such parties in favour of higher taxes.

58. Mr. Greg Knight

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received urging an increase in the level of taxation in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Norman Lamont

My right hon. Friend has received some representations proposing increases in particular taxes, but, very few, if any, proposing an increase in overall tax burdens.