§ Mr. BeithTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost in 1991–92 and 1992–93 of indexing depreciation allowances, using the price indices for plant, machinery and buildings that are currently used to construct the national accounts data.
§ Mr. Maude[holding answer 26 February 1991: The full effect would build up over a number of years and would depend upon future levels of investment and asset prices. The calculations required to produce the estimates requested are extensive and would involve disproportionate cost.