Written question asked by David Winnick (Labour) on Tuesday, 9 November 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 November 2004. It was answered by John Healey (Labour) on Monday, 15 November 2004 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 9th November, 426 c655-6W, on correspondence, for what reasons it would not be practical for the Director of the Tax Credit Office to reply personally to honourable Members writing on behalf of constituents.

Answer: David Winnick: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 9 November 2004, Official Report, columns 655-56W, on correspondence, for what reasons it would not be practical for the Director of the Tax Credit Office to reply personally to hon. Members writing on behalf of constituents. [197937] John Healey: The Director of Child Benefit and Tax Credit Operations has overall responsibility for the Tax Credit Office and the Child Benefit Office. Taking into account all the other duties of the Director it is not practical for him to reply personally to all of these letters and his Customer Relations Manager usually replies on his behalf. This is normal departmental practice, and the Director remains responsible for the replies sent out by his office.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 197937; 426 c953-4W;426 c957-8W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Administrative delays Correspondence Inland Revenue Members Welfare tax credits Preston
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