Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 27 July 1999. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans he has to ensure that before employers are involved in the administration of the working families' tax credit and disabled person's tax credit in April 2000, the lessons learned from the practical experience with the new forms and procedures for those credits in Autumn 1999 will be taken into account.

Answer: Mr. Webb: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to ensure that before employers are involved in the administration of the Working Families Tax Credit and Disabled Person's Tax Credit in April 2000, the lessons learned from the practical experience with the new forms and procedures for those credits in Autumn 1999 will be taken into account. [91834] Dawn Primarolo: The joint Inland Revenue/Benefits Agency Project Team will be drawing on the practical experience of the October 1999 changes in finalising the arrangements for April 2000. Inland Revenue officials will continue to consult employer representatives on the details of the scheme.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 91834; 336 c394W
Session: 1998-99
Subjects: Administration Disabled persons tax credit Employment Forms Welfare tax credits Working families tax credit