§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the payment of £49,500 to Lord Ryder was classified as a taxable payment.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonThe tax affairs of individuals are confidential between themselves and the Inland Revenue.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has received the letter from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West concerning the retirement of Lord Ryder from the National Enterprise Board; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HealeyTo date I have not received a letter from my hon. Friend on this subject.