HC Deb 15 November 1989 vol 160 cc354-5W
36. Mr. Irvine

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the business community about the effects of a tax-raising Scottish assembly on Scottish industry.

52. Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the business community about the effects of a tax-raising assembly on Scottish industry.

Mr. Rifkind

No such representations have been received recently. I am aware, however, of the concern expressed by top companies in Scotland that the introduction of a Scottish Assembly would inevitably result in higher taxes, which would not be to Scotland's benefit.