§ Mr. RedwoodTo ask the President of the Board of Trade what advice she gave to the Chancellor in respect of the effects of new taxes on businesses, on cash flow and investment levels.[16145]
§ Mrs. Beckett[holding answer 14 November 1997]I maintain regular contact with the Chancellor about the impact on business, including on cash flow and investment, so that this can be taken into account in decisions on taxation and other aspects of economic policy.