§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the net yield from Scotland in a full year of the proposed increase in Selective Employment Tax.
§ Mr. DiamondApproximately £14 million.
§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the cost in a full year to the hotel and catering industry and to the tourist industry in Scotland of the proposed increase in Selective Employment Tax.
§ Mr. DiamondNo estimate is at present available.
§ Mr. Joplingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the Selective Employment Tax will be refunded to hotels and restaurants in the Lake District.
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§ Mr. DiamondI must ask the hon. Member to await the publication of the Finance Bill.
§ Dr. John Dunwoodyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the concessions with regard to the Selective Employment Tax on the tourist industry, announced on 19th March, will apply to the whole of the South-Western development area.
§ Mr. DiamondI must ask my hon. Friend to await the publication of the Finance Bill.
Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the manufacturing subsidiaries of nationalised transport undertakings which engage in manufacture or sale of goods and services for outside persons will be credited with refunds, or, when appropriate, premiums of Selective Employment Tax, as parts of nationalised undertakings.
§ Mr. DiamondIt will be my aim to achieve equity between nationalised transport authorities and undertakings in the private sector engaged in the same type of activity.
Particular cases will be dealt with on their merits.