Forestry Industry (Selective Employment Tax)

HC Deb 25 May 1966 vol 729 cc112-3W

103. Mr. Brewis

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what will be the total cost of the Selective Employment Tax to the forestry industry; and how he will offset this extra cost.

Mr. Willey

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement on the question of offsetting this cost made by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary during the debate on the Second Reading of the Finance Bill today.

Mr. Buchanan-Smith

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what action he proposes to take to offset the increase in cost to the forestry industry as a result of the Selective Employment Tax.

Mr. Willey

I would refer the hon. Member to the statement on the question or offsetting this cost made by my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary during the debate on the Second Reading of the Finance Bill today.