HC Deb 05 June 1980 vol 985 c804W
Dame Judith Hart

asked the Lord Privy Seal what contributions have been made during the last three years to each regional development bank, in both cash and constant price terms.

Mr. Neil Marten

Payments to regional development banks in the last three years were as follows:

rates will fall: that is certainly the best way we can help all business and enterprise. As regards delayed repayment of value added tax, it should be borne in mind that over 90 per cent, of valid claims for repayment of value added tax are paid within 10 days of receipt by Customs and Excise.