HC Deb 04 August 1976 vol 916 c829W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he is committed to introduce a wealth tax in the next Session of Parliament;

(2) pursuant to the reply on wealth tax to the right hon. Member for Battersea, North (Mr. Jay) on 18th December 1975,Official Report, Written Answers, columns

Measure Authority
Changes in farm structure schemes Affirmative Resolution Order
Reduction in rate of Regional Employment Premium Affirmative Resolution Order
Reduction in employer's rebate from the Redundancy Fund Bill
Changes in Regional Development Grants Negative Resolution Order
Increase in school meal charges Negative Resolution Order
Increase in dental and ophthalmic charges Negative Resolution Order
Charge on motor insurance organisations to recoup the cost to the National Health Service of treating road accident cases Bill
Restriction of unemployment benefit entitlement of those with substantial occupational pensions Bill
Addition to employers' National Insurance contributions Bill
Amendments to the Price Code Affirmative Resolution Order

The intention is that the above measures will apply to all parts of the United Kingdom. For Northern Ireland, this will in some cases require separate legislative authority.