§ 71. Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has completed his investigations into the problems of small companies; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI assume that the hon. Member is referring to the close company tax legislation. As foreshadowed in my right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary's reply of 15th October to the hon. Member for Acton (Mr. Kenneth Baker), this legislation is under discussion between the Inland Revenue and representatives of commerce and industry.