§ Mr. Murtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the yield in respect of Selective Employment Tax in the building and civil engineering industries in the first full year since its inception, showing each of these industries separately; and what was the amount of premiums given to each of these industries.
§ Mr. DiamondI regret that it is not possible to provide figures of the actual yield from particular industries. These industries are not eligible for premium.
§ Mr. Cleggasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the effect of the Selective Employment Tax on the North-West; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DiamondIt is too early to make any considered judgment, since in the short term it is not possible to distinguish the effects of the tax from other factors influencing the employment pattern.