HC Deb 03 March 1969 vol 779 c47W
Mr. Ridley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of money in investment grants, import levies, and selective employment tax refunds now due to be repaid to private industry.

Mr. Harold Lever

In the case of investment grants it is expected that in the current year payments of £433 million will be made to private industry in respect of expenditure incurred prior to 31st March, 1968. Import deposits of £173 million had been received up to 31st January. It is estimated that the amount of selective employment tax now due to be refunded is roughly £155 million.