§ Mr. David Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimates he has received from the joint stock banks of the number of additional bank accounts that will now have to be opened in order to enable taxpayers to separate interest charges which are allowable from those which are disallowable under Clause 18 of the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. Harold LeverMy right hon. Friend has received no such estimate.
§ Mr. David Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has now given guidance to the joint stock banks on the amended revision of the R62 Bank Interest Certificate which will be required as a result of Clause 18 of the Finance Bill.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsNo, but I have tabled amendments—Nos. 308 and 274—to Paragraph 15 of Schedule 13 to the Finance Bill which show what will be required.