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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 19 October 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 October 2009. It was answered by Nick Harvey (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 22 October 2009 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Members: Allowances

Question
To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission what information is held by the House of Commons Commission on the tax liability of hon. Members in relation to their expenses claims.
Answer

The House does not hold information about the individual tax liability of Members. However, the House does provide Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs with details of taxable expenses and benefits in kind, by 6 July after the end of each tax year. The information passed to HMRC is also sent to individual Members in advance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
497 c1630W; 295078
Session
2008-09
Subjects
Allowances Members
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk