Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Thursday, 3 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 April 2003. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Thursday, 10 April 2003 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many people in Leeds West he estimates are eligible for (a) the child tax credit and (b) the working tax credit; and how many people he estimates will take up these credits in 2003-04. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Battle: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people in Leeds West he estimates are eligible for (a) the child tax credit and (b) the working tax credit; and how many people he estimates will take up these credits in 2003-04. [107973] Mr. Boateng: It is estimated that (a) 540,000 families are expected to receive the Child Tax Credit and (b) 150,000 families are expected to receive the Working Tax Credit in the Yorkshire and the Humber region in 2003-04.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107973; 403 c406W;403 c405-6W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Child tax credit Eligibility Leeds Welfare tax credits Working tax credit Take-up
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk