HC Deb 22 January 1969 vol 776 cc143-4W
Mr. Alison

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the increased, or reduced, cost to public funds of re-introducing investment allowances in place of investment grants in the year 1968–69.

Mr. Harold Lever

The estimated amount of additional tax which will be received from the private sector in 1968–69 as a result of replacing investment allowances by investment grants is estimated at £325 million, compared with an estimated £395 million for the corresponding investment grants.