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 assessment he has made of the impact on the quality of public service which would result from the privatisation of the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; what plans he has to introduce a regulatory framework for bailiffs working on behalf of the Inland Revenue; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Nicholas Winterton: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact on the quality of public service which would result from the privatisation of the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; what plans he has to introduce a regulatory framework for bailiffs working on behalf of the Inland Revenue; and if he will make a statement. [16356] Dawn Primarolo: The implications of the proposed change are still under consideration.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 16356; 375 c362W;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