§ 55. Sir L. Lyleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in evolving a pay-as-you-go scheme of Income Tax collection, he will consider including in its scope office workers who already are subject to weekly deductions?
§ Sir K. WoodMy hon. Friend's suggestion has been noted.
§ Sir L. LyleWill the Chancellor try to impress on the Government always to remember the claims of this very often forgotten class?
§ 60. Mr. G. Griffithsasked the Chancellor of, the Exchequer what steps are taken to ensure that Income Tax is stopped from wages in accordance with the instructions issued on the form with the demand note?
§ Sir K. WoodUnder the tax deduction scheme, the employer is clearly instructed as to the amount of tax to be deducted and as to the amount below which the pay is not to be reduced by deduction of tax. The employee is also notified of the tax and the limits. These limits are laid down in Statutory Regulations and the employee is entitled to refuse to allow deductions of tax which would bring his pay packet below the limit appropriate to his case. If an employee considers that any particular deduction is not made in accordance with the Rules and is unable to settle the matter with his employer, the Inland Revenue would immediately take the matter up on representations being made to them. I have made inquiries into the particular case to which I believe my hon. Friend's Question refers, and I understand that the deductions in that case were made specially at the employee's own request.
§ Mr. GriffithsIs the Chancellor aware that I have a paynote in my pocket in which a man has had£4 16s. 10d. stopped from his wages and only had a penny to take home to his wife, and that he has sent to me here?
§ Sir K. WoodMy hon. Friend had better send it to me.
§ Mr. GriffithsIt is a standing disgrace.
§ Sir K. WoodSend it to me.