HC Deb 06 December 1979 vol 975 c332W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will introduce tax incentives to encourage retired people to invest in stocks, shares and unit trusts;

(2) what proposals he has to encourage private investors to invest in shares or unit trusts.

Mr. Peter Rees

I have at present no proposals for taxation incentives for taxpayers who invest in stocks, shares or unit trusts.