HC Deb 30 June 1976 vol 914 c204W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what were the total profits in the private sector, after deducting tax and interest, for each of the last 15 years.

Mr. Denzil Davies

The available information for all companies, including banks and other financial institutions, and for industrial and commercial companies taken separately, is shown in the table below:

Mr. Robert Sheldon

In making appointments my right hon. Friend considers people from all walks of life and all parts of the community, and will continue to make selections on the basis of suitability for the work to be done.