§ Mr. Newtonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is normal practice for firms to agree with the Inland Revenue at the beginning of the financial year as to whether or not they will make tax rebates to striking employees during the strike period; and whether, if so, a firm can alter these arrangements during the course of a financial year.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.