The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Balance of Payments (Tax Cuts) – 27 October 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Balance of Payments (Tax Cuts) on 27th October 1988.


Mr. Wallace To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated effect to date of tax cuts announced in his Budget on the balance of payments.

Mr. Major I expect the cuts in income tax rates to improve the United Kingdom’s economic performance, and so to increase output and exports.