§ Mr. McCrindleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider expanding the range of investment and capital relief for investment in new and expanding companies; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman Lamont[pursuant to his reply, 14 July 1987]: The Government have introduced a variety of measures to encourage investment in new and expanding companies. We shall continue to monitor developments and to examine proposals which might further encourage productive investment.