Written question asked by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 13 February 2002. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Wednesday, 13 February 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what plans the Inland Revenue has for training those who will discharge the appellate functions transferred to it under the provisions of Clause 46 of the Tax Credits Bill.

Answer: Mr. Clappison: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans the Inland Revenue has for training those who will discharge the appellate functions transferred to it under the provisions of Clause 46 of the Tax Credits Bill. [35182] Dawn Primarolo: The Tax Credits Bill transfers responsibility for the administration of child benefit to the Board of Inland Revenue. However, child benefit will remain a social security benefit and any appeals relating to child benefit decisions will continue to be heard under the existing arrangements--in the first instance, by the Appeals Service. The Government will, of course, ensure that members of appeal tribunals continue to receive training to allow them to discharge their responsibilities appropriately.

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