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Wednesday, March 10, 1999 Published at 07:55 GMT The executive: A Budget to do no harm Royal Bank of Scotland regional director Sam Jones believes the 1999 Budget has some good points but wants to see the details. Pensioners: Innovative Budget Pensioners Geoffrey and Ailsa Boyson say the Budget was on the right tracks to fairness, but think that higher earners should have been taxed more heavily. A positive Budget for the lone parent Julie Singleton welcomes the increase in child benefit in this year's Budget. Small businessman: Better than I hoped for Small businessman Graham Playle is pleased with tax cuts for industry - but disappointed that there was little for students. Child care still a burden for couples Sara Whyatt and her partner Stephen Brayne still face child care bills after the Budget. Advanced options | Search tips Back to top | BBC News Home | BBC Homepage ©

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