HC Deb 25 April 1985 vol 77 c516W
28. Mr. Forman

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the Government's long-term taxation policy.

Mr. Moore

Consistently with the MTFS. the Government aim to reduce the overall tax burden and reform and simplify the tax system so as to improve incentives, reward success and thereby improve the supply-side performance of the economy.