HC Deb 18 July 1984 vol 64 cc217-8W
Mr. Heddle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will estimate the revenue raised in 1983–84 from the top 8 per cent. slice between rates of 52 and 60 per cent. of development land tax on betterment in cases where corporation tax would otherwise be payable and the top 30 per cent. slice between rates of 30 and 60 per cent. of development land tax on capital gains in cases where capital gains tax would otherwise be payable.

Mr. David Mitchell

British Rail's expenditure on track maintenance is recorded in its annual reports and Railways (Repair and Maintenance) accounts. The information for years between 1977 and 1983, converted to 1984 prices, is as follows:

Mr. Moore

I regret that information on which to base a reliable statement is not available