§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many applicants for subcontractors' tax exemption certificates have been refused in each of the past three years.
§ Mr. Peter ReesFor the three years 1977 to 1979, and for the period to October 1980, the position is as follows:
Year Refused Applications 1977 12,442 1978 7,241 1979 9,165 January to October 1980 7,155