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Give us all a share of Rolls-Royce’s profits | Brief letters

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Briefings

Two letters propose that UK taxpayers should invest £1.25 billion in Rolls-Royce shares instead of receiving a government subsidy for its new narrow-body jet programme. The first letter argues that direct investment yields a larger share of future profits and lower long-term taxes compared to a subsidy. The second letter questions the measurement of the Rothbury estate's size, suggesting the author mistakenly used Athens' area in British units rather than standard British measures.

Key points

• A letter from Patrick Billingham argues that investing £1.25 billion in Rolls-Royce shares is more advantageous to the Treasury and taxpayers than receiving a £1.25 billion subsidy for the next-generation narrow-body jet programme.
• A letter from John Hubbard questions the measurement of the Rothbury estate, suggesting the author incorrectly used the area of Athens in British units instead of standard British measures.

Context

Letters to the editor discuss public finance and land measurement, proposing alternative funding models and correcting geographical units.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to two short letters without broader context or expert analysis. Uncertainty exists regarding the accuracy of the land measurement claim and the feasibility of the investment proposal.

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