Taxation and Rates (Limitation)

HC Deb 19 October 1981 vol 10 cc51-2W

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the Government's declared policy of limiting salary increases in the public sector to 4 per cent., he will take whatever action may prove necessary to limit increases in any public activity such as taxation and rates, to a maximum of 4 per cent.

Mr. Brittan:

No.