HC Deb 11 March 1982 vol 19 cc475-6W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he has assessed the extent to which there would be obstacles to future industrial investment in Northern Ireland if different tax laws are brought to apply in that part of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Adam Butler

The impact on industrial investment in Northern Ireland of different tax laws from those in other parts of the United Kingdom would depend upon the nature of the differences. Any changes in tax laws are, of course, matters for my right hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer. I am currently examining the incentives for industrial investment in Northern Ireland to see if further measures can be taken to attract more investment and create additional employment.