§ Mr. Clinton Davisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider policies pursued in Sweden and in other countries to reduce the direct cost of employing indigenous seafarers by the introduction of a special seafarers' tax liability; and if he will introduce similar policies in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Ridley[pursuant to his reply, 14 March 1983, c. 65]: I am aware of the policies pursued in Sweden, but have no plans to introduce a similar measure in the United Kingdom.