HC Deb 18 January 1990 vol 165 c343W
37. Mr. Knapman

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer by how much the number of shareholders in the United Kingdom has increased during the 1980s.

Mr. Lilley

The joint Treasury and stock exchange survey carried out in January and February 1989 estimated that approximately 9 million people own shares—20 per cent. of the adult population. This represents a threefold increase since 1979.

41. Mr. Butler

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he intends to introduce any measures to boost participation in share ownership by the small investor.

Mr. Lilley

I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget statement.

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