Written question asked by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 November 1998. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Monday, 9 November 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if all lower rate and higher rate tax payers will receive the full value of his proposed 10 pence starting rate of tax.

Answer: Mr. Jack: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if all lower rate and higher rate tax payers will receive the full value of his proposed 10 pence starting rate of tax. [58600] Dawn Primarolo: The Government will introduce a 10 pence starting rate of income tax when it is economically right to do so. The new rate will be incorporated in the income tax system in the way that best meets the Government's objectives of improving work incentives and promoting a fair and efficient tax system.

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