§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has given consideration to increasing the annual limit of 5 per cent. on increases in equity dividends in light of the current rate of inflation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DellThe Government have not come to any decision on the future of dividend controls. This will need to be considered not only in relation to our intention to review the Price Code and to end the statutory controls on pay but also in the context of the Government's general policy towards industrial investment.