§ 37. Sir Alexander Russellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is proposed to issue coding notices for next year to all taxpayers coming under Pay-as-you-earn.
§ Sir J. AndersonTaxpayers under Pay-as-you-earn for the current year have received notices showing the code number by reference to which their tax under Pay-as-you-earn is calculated, and it is the intention normally to issue notices for every year to all taxpayers even though there may be no change in the code. Owing to the great pressure of work now prevailing in the Inland Revenue Department and to the shortage of man-power, it has been decided to issue notices for next year only in those cases in which a 1528 change of code number is being made, and accordingly this year's code number will continue in force for next year unless a new coding notice is issued. If, by reason of change of circumstances, any taxpayer thinks that his existing code number is incorrect, he can, of course, apply to the tax office to have it corrected.
§ Mr. ThorneMay I ask the Chancellor whether he is satisfied with the method of Pay-as-you-earn as it is being done weekly?
§ Sir J. AndersonYes, Sir, I think it is working very well indeed.