asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of privately-owned capital wealth of each country is owned by the wealthiest 2 per cent. of the population and the wealthiest 6 per cent. of the population, respectively, in each of the countries comprising the European Economic Community, from information available to him from international sources, and in the United Kingdom.

For Great Britain, and for 1968, the latest year for which figures are available, the estimates are 44 per cent. and 64 per cent. respectively. No comparable figures are available for the countries of the E.E.C.

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the proposed increases in the foodstuff levies of 10 per cent. on livestock, 6 per cent. for certain dairy products and 5 per cent. on selected cereals applicable if Great Britain joins the Common Market would affect this country's balance of payments.

I have no information about any official proposals for such increases.