§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in the light of the fact that many companies are announcing dividends of as much as a 100 per cent. above those given in 1977, he will now announce the Government's policy on dividend restraint as from August 1978.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent, Central (Mr. Cant) on 6th June.