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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by John Barrett (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Thursday, 18 October 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.

Tax Credits

Question: I thank the Minister for that answer, but errors are still made in approximately 2 million of the 6 million claims for tax credits. As a result, many people entitled to tax credits do not apply for them. Will the Minister give the figures for my constituency—or for the whole of Edinburgh, including the Chancellor's constituency—for those who are entitled to, but do not receive, tax credits?

Answer: I do not have that specific breakdown, but I can tell the hon. Gentleman that, in Edinburgh, West, 7,300 families and 12,200 children benefit from tax credits. He may also like to know that, in families with children whose household income is under £10,000, 97 per cent. of those entitled to the benefit and support of tax credits are receiving them.

Secondary information

Type: Oral question
Reference: 464 c943
Session: 2006-07
Oral question type: 1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Subjects: Administration Edinburgh Overpayments Low incomes Welfare tax credits Take-up
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk