§ Mr. Watkinsonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has given consideration to the creation of a tax-free investment fund to encourage farmers to invest.
§ Mr. Robert Sheldon,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 21st November 1977; Vol. 939, c.534],gave the following information:
712WThe report covers the detailed procedures of the office, including references to particular categories of taxpayer and to accounting processes. I do not propose, therefore, to place a copy in the Library; but if there is any particular point which the hon. Member wishes to raise perhaps he will write to me.
§ Mr. Michael Lathamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will set out in tabular form the number of officials in each Civil Service staff grade in the Development Land Tax Office in Middlesbrough on each of the following dates, 1st August 1976, 1st November 1976, 1st February 1977, 1st May 1977. 1st August 1977 and 1st November 1977; and what is the current authorised establishment in each case.
§ Mr. Denzil Davies,pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 21st November 1977; Vol. 939, c.542],gave the following information:
The figures are as shown in the table:
I have this proposal under consideration at present.