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South Africa (United Kingdom Companies)

Volume 961: debated on Monday 29 January 1979

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asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will list United Kingdom companies in South Africa which have so far failed to provide reports on what they were doing to abolish racial discrimination; and if he will make a statement concerning the action he proposes to take against such companies.

The Government intend shortly to provide a full assessment of British company reports under the code of conduct on employment practices and

Revenue increasesmillion)Price increases
Tobacco100Cigarettes2½p/20
Alcoholic drinks110Beer¾p/pint
Spirits30p/bottle
Wine5p–7p/bottle
Oil200Petrol2·9p/gallon
Derv3·3p/gallon
Vehicle excise duty90Private car annual licence£4·35
Total500
It would be contrary to practice to publish estimates for 1979–80 before the Budget statement.