HC Deb 20 November 1985 vol 87 c189W
Mr. Greenway

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what would be the cost to public funds of a reduction in income tax to 25 and 20 per cent. respectively; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moore

The direct revenue cost of reducing the basic rate of income tax to 25 per cent. and 20 per cent. would be about £6 billion and £12 billion, respectively, in a full year at 1986–87 levels of income.

Mr. John Mark Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding tax cuts.

Mr. Moore

Many.