HC Deb 25 March 1970 vol 798 c437W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost of abolishing selective employment tax in all employment exchange areas where manufacturing industry represents under 10 per cent. of all sources of employment.

Mr. William Rodgers

I regret that no reliable estimate can be made.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost of abolishing selective employment tax in Wales.

Mr. William Rodgers

On the basis of a full year at the current rates of tax the estimated revenue from the tax bearing sector in Wales is of the order of £23 million.