Written question asked by Nicholas Winterton (Conservative) on Thursday, 15 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 November 2001. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 November 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has received from the Public and Commercial Services Union on his Department's proposal to privatise the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; for what reasons his Department has introduced the proposal; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Public and Commercial Services Union on his Department's proposal to privatise the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; for what reasons his Department has introduced the proposal; and if he will make a statement. [16355] Dawn Primarolo: I have received a number of representations from members of the Public and Commercial Services Union, and will be taking into account their comments as further consideration is given to this proposal.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16355; 375 c361-2W;375 c363W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Assets Debts Civil proceedings Debt collection Inland Revenue Privatisation
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk