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Written question asked by Lord Willis of Knaresborough (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 17 April 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 23 April 2002. It was answered by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 23 April 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, for what reason there is no financial allowance for those who collect insurance premium tax for the Exchequer.
Answer

Mr. Willis: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer for what reason there is no financial allowance for those who collect insurance premium tax for the Exchequer. [51477] Ruth Kelly: It has always been a general feature of taxation policy that those who are legally liable to account for tax should bear the cost of carrying out their obligations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51477; 384 c126W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Insurance Insurance premium tax Tax allowances Taxation
Link
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