§ Mr. Biffenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the continuation of dividend control; what answers he has given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Dykesasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a further statement on his intentions concerning the continuation of formal controls on dividends after the automatic expiry of the present controls in July.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettRepresentations on the future of dividend controls are received from time to time from a variety of interests.
As far as the situation after 31st July 1978 is concerned, I have nothing to add to the reply given to the hon. Member for Stoke-on-Trent, Central (Mr. Cant) on 8th February.