§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost of altering tax rates to start at 15 per cent. on the first £1,000 taxable income, increasing by 5 per cent. on each subsequent £1,000 band up to a maximum of 50 per cent.
§ Mr. Peter ReesAbout £3,150 million in a full year at 1979–80 income levels.