HC Deb 10 March 1971 vol 813 c137W
Mr. Armstrong

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has had from the North-East Development Council for a congestion tax payable by all companies in non-development areas to replace the selective employment tax; and what reply he has given.

Mr. Anthony Grant

A congestion tax outside development areas was one of a number of proposals put forward by the North-East Development Council. My right hon. Friend met representatives of the Council on 2nd November and assured them that their views would be borne in mind.