§ 3. Sir B. Rhys Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to integrate the system for collection of graduated National Insurance contributions with the existing systems for collection of taxes graduated to income.
§ The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (Mr. Harold Lever)The collection of graduated National Insurance contributions has been linked with the collection of Income Tax under P.A.Y.E. since the graduated scheme was introduced.
§ Sir B. Rhys WilliamsIs there any reason for levying two income taxes simultaneously? Why not integrate Income Tax completely into the National Insurance system?
§ Mr. LeverWhat the hon. Gentleman apparently desires by implication in his Question is in fact being done.