HC Deb 11 March 1980 vol 980 cc542-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he has received the communication from the hon. Member for Newham, North-West making the proposal that Her Majesty's Government should introduce a scheme whereby businesses can purchase from their corporation taxes low interest Government bonds, cashable, for Purchase of new plant and equipment; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Rees

My right hon. and learned Friend has received the hon. Member's letter and will consider his suggestion.