Written question asked by Anne Begg (Labour) on Tuesday, 24 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 May 2001. It was answered by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 May 2001 on behalf of the Scotland Office.

Scotland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, What action she is taking to encourage the take-up of the child tax credit in Scotland. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Miss Begg: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what action she is taking to encourage the take-up of the Children's Tax Credit in Scotland. [159303] Mr. Foulkes: My right hon. Friend launched the Children's Tax Credit in Scotland at the Inland Revenue's centre in East Kilbride as part of a successful UK campaign to remind people to claim the credit. She also promoted its up-take while visiting Lloyds TSB Scotland in Aberdeen. It can benefit up to 400,000 families in Scotland.

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