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Written question asked by David Laws (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 21 November 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 November 2006. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 December 2006 on behalf of the Treasury.


Tax Credit

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether people serving prison sentences in the UK are entitled to tax credits; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Families’ entitlement to tax credits does not stop because one of the family is in prison. The children and partner still need to be supported and, in some instances, prisoners could be named on a claim that predates their imprisonment without impacting on the value of the award.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102942; 454 c1741W;454 c1745W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Prisoners Welfare tax credits
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk