Thursday, 13 May 1999
The House met at half-past Eleven o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What is his policy in respect of taxation on (a) house building and (b) house renovation. [83188]
If he will propose changes to the taxation system which would encourage further investment in the exploration and production of North sea oil and gas. [83189]
What estimate he has made of the level of tax to be paid by business in 2000–01 as a result of the Budget. [83190]
What assessment he has made of the impact of changes in cider duty announced in the Budget on producers of bottle-fermented cider. [83191]
What projection he has made for unemployment levels at the end of the 1999–2000 financial year. [83192]
What is his estimate of the additional revenue to be derived from the proposed increase in VAT on works of art imported into the UK from outside the EU in each of the first three years of...
What representations he has received regarding the increase in child benefit announced in the Budget. [83195]
What assessment he has made of the effect of the road fuel duty escalator on (a) economic growth and (b) Government revenue in each of the next five years. [83196]
What assessment he has made of the impact of the proposed climate change levy on (a) the aluminium industry and (b) other high-energy using manufacturing industries. [83198]
If he will review his policy to abolish dividend tax credits for people with incomes below the level of the personal income tax allowance. [83199]
What estimate he has made of the change in the amount in national insurance payable by the self-employed in 2000–01 as a result of the March 1999 Budget. [83200]
May I ask the Leader of the House to tell us the business for next week?
[12TH ALLOTTED DAY]
We come now to the main business, and I have selected the amendment standing in the name of the Prime Minister.
Madam Speaker has ruled that there will be a 10-minute allocation for Back Benchers. The amendment in the name of the Leader of the Opposition has been selected.
Motion made, and Question put,
rose—
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—[Mr. Betts.]
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