Written question asked by Mark Todd (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 April 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 April 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received on interest payable on tax incorrectly deducted from Armed Forces pensions; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Todd: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what representations he has received on interest payable on tax incorrectly deducted from armed forces pensions; and if he will make a statement. [107744] Dr. Moonie: The Ministry of Defence has received representations from two ex-Service organisations, the Forces Pension Society and the Royal British Legion, and a small number of individuals affected. Those pensioners who have been found to have paid tax incorrectly have received from the Inland Revenue a refund of tax, and, in appropriate cases, the statutory repayment supplement. Officials are currently considering whether there is a case for any further payment to be made to compensate for the consequences of the error, and I would expect this work to be completed by the summer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 107744; 403 c141W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Compensation Armed forces Deductions Pensions Repayments Taxation Veterans
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