§ Mr. Skinnerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will outline the new arrangements for tax relief against bad and doubtful international loans to countries rescheduling debts; whether these new tax relief arrangements will apply to British firms also affected by non-payment of debts by rescheduling countries; what estimate he has made of the cost of this new scheme for 1982–83 and 1983–84; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.