HC Deb 03 July 1958 vol 590 c125W
2. Mr. David Griffiths

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the percentage increase in profits, dividends and bonus share issues between August, 1951, and the latest available date.

Mr. Simon

Gross trading profits of companies and public corporations trading in the United Kingdom increased by 28 per cent. between the calendar years 1951 and 1957; dividend and interest payments increased by 68 per cent. No figures of bonus share issues are available which would enable a valid answer to be given.