§ 2. Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy on the balance between direct and indirect taxation; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellSince 1979 the share of total tax revenue raised as direct tax has fallen by 4 per cent. The share of tax revenue raised as direct tax from individuals has fallen by over 7 per cent.
§ 25. Mr. DuncanTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what studies have been undertaken into the relationship between the lowering of taxation levels and the amount of revenue generated by those taxes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellChanges in the tax system over the last 14 years have lowered marginal tax rates and have encouraged the enterprise and initiative on which a strong growing economy and buoyant tax revenues depend.