Commercial Banks (Debt Relief)

HC Deb 26 November 1987 vol 123 c303W

Mr. Andrew Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received from members of the public concerning the commercial banks' claim for tax relief on development country debt provisions.

Mr. Lilley

Approximately 840 representations have been received from members of the public, the vast majority of which are pre-printed cards as part of a campaign by War on Want.