§ 31. Mr. Longdenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he has studied Form 11 P (1970), addressed to potential income tax payers, and Form 11 P-1. which seeks in 12 pages to guide the taxpayer in answering the 40 questions in Form 11 P (1970); and if he will issue a simpler version.
§ Mr. Patrick JenkinMy right hon. Friend agrees that this form is complicated, but if we can simplify the tax system we may hope for a consequential simplification of the forms. In the meantime, if my hon. Friend has any 483 suggestions for simplifying the form, I will see that they are considered.
§ Mr. LongdenI thank my hon. Friend for that reply, but will he expedite to the greatest possible extent the simplification of a system which has been described by the Chairman of the Law Commission as a disgrace to a civilised country?
§ Mr. JenkinI give my hon. Friend that assurance, but I ask him not to underestimate the difficulties.