§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions his Department has had with representatives of the Engineering Employers' Federation on(a) insurance cover against remote risks, (b) the level of manufacturing investment and (c) manufacturing growth rates. [102111]
§ John HealeyThe Chancellor and other Treasury Ministers regularly meet representatives from the manufacturing sector, including the Engineering Employers Federation, and discuss a wide range of issues.
§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to his answer of 28 February 2003,Official Report, column 1568W, whether he intends to extend the period of allowances for investments in plant and machinery; and if he will make a statement. [101798]
§ John HealeyAs I said my answer of 28 February, the Government keep all taxes under review and any changes to taxation will be announced in the Budget statement on 9 April 2003.