HC Deb 21 April 1978 vol 948 cc385-6W
Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the revenue cost, additional to the cost of proposals already made in the Budget, of applying investment income sucharge at a flat rate of 10 per cent. to investment income exceeding £2,000 for those below retirement age and £3,000 for those over retirement age.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.

Mr. Lawson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the revenue cost, additional to the cost of proposals already made in the Budget, of applying investment income surcharge at a flat rate of 10 per cent. on investment income in excess of: (a) £4,000, (b) £6,000 and (c) £8,000, with a nil rate below those figures.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.