HC Deb 20 December 1979 vol 976 cc335-6W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the direct tax cuts in his Budget are having the anticipated effects in terms of harder and more productive work on the part of those who benefited from them.

Mr. Peter Rees

The cuts in direct taxes announced by my right hon. and learned Friend in this Budget Statement were this Government's first steps in restoring incentives at all levels. The benefits of the opportunities created by these and further measures will become clear over time.

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