My Lords, I rise to introduce the Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s report on the powers of HMRC. Perhaps I will leave those who do not wish their tax affairs to be considered to leave the Chamber.

In this debate we are considering two reports from the committee: The Powers of...

My Lords, I rise to introduce the Economic Affairs Finance Bill Sub-Committee’s report on the powers of HMRC. Perhaps I will leave those who do not wish their tax affairs to be considered to leave the Chamber.

In this debate we are considering two reports from the committee: The Powers of...

I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, and very interested in what she says. As she may recall, we did ask officials at HMRC whether any people involved with it had been involved in a loan charge. At first, the question was not answered. Then, on the second or...

I am most grateful to the noble Baroness, and very interested in what she says. As she may recall, we did ask officials at HMRC whether any people involved with it had been involved in a loan charge. At first, the question was not answered. Then, on the second or...

Of course, the noble Lord is quite right about the substantial cuts in the resources available to HMRC. That has undoubtedly been a factor in its ability to deal with inquiries and to deal with people sensitively. However, it is not to blame for implementing the loan charge, which was...

Of course, the noble Lord is quite right about the substantial cuts in the resources available to HMRC. That has undoubtedly been a factor in its ability to deal with inquiries and to deal with people sensitively. However, it is not to blame for implementing the loan charge, which was...

On the subject of the scrutiny in Committee on the Finance Bill in the other place, I think I am right in saying that there was a speech from a Minister, a speech from the Opposition and two other speeches. None of the issues about retrospection et cetera was raised....

On the subject of the scrutiny in Committee on the Finance Bill in the other place, I think I am right in saying that there was a speech from a Minister, a speech from the Opposition and two other speeches. None of the issues about retrospection et cetera was raised....

I apologise for interrupting my noble friend again, but there are two points here. The court proceeding he referred to was the Rangers case, which said that liability was with the employer. The point that my noble friend Lord Kerr was making was that this is treated as an emolument...

I apologise for interrupting my noble friend again, but there are two points here. The court proceeding he referred to was the Rangers case, which said that liability was with the employer. The point that my noble friend Lord Kerr was making was that this is treated as an emolument...

My Lords, those last few remarks from my noble friend are extremely reassuring. My noble friend Lord Bates gave him a bit of a hospital pass; had the debate not been deferred, it would have been answered by him. In fact, his formal response is an example of why the...

My Lords, those last few remarks from my noble friend are extremely reassuring. My noble friend Lord Bates gave him a bit of a hospital pass; had the debate not been deferred, it would have been answered by him. In fact, his formal response is an example of why the...

Lords motion to take note of the third report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Making Tax Digital for VAT: Treating Small Businesses Fairly (HL 229). Agreed to on question.

Lords motion to take note of the third report of the Economic Affairs Committee on Making Tax Digital for VAT: Treating Small Businesses Fairly (HL 229). Agreed to on question.

If he will list the organisations and people, other than McDonnell Douglas, to whom payments were made in respect of the aborted personnel data processing system, together with the nature of the work done. - Inc list.

If he will list the organisations and people, other than McDonnell Douglas, to whom payments were made in respect of the aborted personnel data processing system, together with the nature of the work done. - Inc list.

What was the total expenditure on staff and training costs relating to the aborted personnel data processing system. - Inc fig.

What was the total expenditure on staff and training costs relating to the aborted personnel data processing system. - Inc fig.

Pursuant to the answer of 13th May, Official Report, column 264-5W, on the monies paid to McDonnell Douglas in respect of personnel data processing, if he will break down expenditure on other items. - Inc figs.

Pursuant to the answer of 13th May, Official Report, column 264-5W, on the monies paid to McDonnell Douglas in respect of personnel data processing, if he will break down expenditure on other items. - Inc figs.

What was the total expenditure on the aborted personnel data processing system. - Inc fig.

What was the total expenditure on the aborted personnel data processing system. - Inc fig.

How much was paid to McDonnell Douglas in respect of (a) project supplies, (b) software development, (c) computer hardware and (d) other items connected with the personnel data processing system. - Inc figs.

How much was paid to McDonnell Douglas in respect of (a) project supplies, (b) software development, (c) computer hardware and (d) other items connected with the personnel data processing system. - Inc figs.

How many parliamentary questions to his Department have not been answered because of disproportionate costs or because the information requested was not held centrally over the last five years; how many could be answered now due to computerisation and/or more effective operational systems; and if he list each such question...

How many parliamentary questions to his Department have not been answered because of disproportionate costs or because the information requested was not held centrally over the last five years; how many could be answered now due to computerisation and/or more effective operational systems; and if he list each such question...

What computer systems his Department have brought in, for what function and at what cost for each of the last five years; and in each case whether the computer system is still in use. - Information in the form requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

What computer systems his Department have brought in, for what function and at what cost for each of the last five years; and in each case whether the computer system is still in use. - Information in the form requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

If she will publish a table setting out for the period since 9th April (a) each tender issued by her Department for projects requiring the supply of (i) computer hardware and (ii) computer software, (b) a description of the services required, (c) the number of companies who were invited to...

If she will publish a table setting out for the period since 9th April (a) each tender issued by her Department for projects requiring the supply of (i) computer hardware and (ii) computer software, (b) a description of the services required, (c) the number of companies who were invited to...

What is the total sum paid by the Scottish Home and Health Department to the firm G Pass for computerising health centre records; and how many general practitioners and how many sites are covered by the work done.

What is the total sum paid by the Scottish Home and Health Department to the firm G Pass for computerising health centre records; and how many general practitioners and how many sites are covered by the work done.

Statement on financial allocations he has made to health boards for 1991-92. - Includes figures & table.

Statement on financial allocations he has made to health boards for 1991-92. - Includes figures & table.

When he expects a computerised call and recall system will be set up in order to allow all Scottish women to have regular cervical screening in whichever health board area they live.

When he expects a computerised call and recall system will be set up in order to allow all Scottish women to have regular cervical screening in whichever health board area they live.

What allowance has been made of the level of capital expenditure by local authorities on information technology for community care purposes in the assessment of central government grants; and what was the estimate of total such expenditure on which this was assessed. - Shall write

What allowance has been made of the level of capital expenditure by local authorities on information technology for community care purposes in the assessment of central government grants; and what was the estimate of total such expenditure on which this was assessed. - Shall write

What is latest estimated cost of developing & supplying the computer software systems for doctors eligible & electing to run their own budgets

What is latest estimated cost of developing & supplying the computer software systems for doctors eligible & electing to run their own budgets