Written question asked by Lord Gilmour of Craigmillar (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 14 December 1990. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Friday, 14 December 1990 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

By how much the rates of personal income tax would need to be increased if: (a) education, (b) education, fire and police and (c) the whole of the community charge, less expenditure on social services and housing, were transferred to income tax; and if he will also show the estimated savings on community charge benefit in each case. - (Holding answer 10 Dec 1990)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

182 c538W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Community charge benefits Education Income tax Functions Fire and rescue services Local government Police Tax rates and bands

Contains statistics

Yes