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Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 December 1997. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 December 1997 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if tax payers on the basic or higher rates of tax will benefit fully from the reduction in tax to be paid upon the introduction of a 10 pence starting rate of tax. - (Holding answer 1 December 1997).
Answer

Mr. Jack: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if tax payers on the basic or higher rates of tax will benefit fully from the reduction in tax to be paid upon the introduction of a 10p starting rate of tax. [18412] Dawn Primarolo: [holding answer 1 December 1997]: When the Chancellor introduces a 10p rate of tax, anyone whose starting rate of tax becomes 10p will benefit from its introduction.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18412; 302 c167W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Income tax Tax rates and bands