HC Deb 05 April 1971 vol 815 c178

Motion made, and Question: That, in respect of each contribution week within the meaning of Part VI of the Finance Act 1966 beginning on or after 5th July 1971 the amount payable by way of selective employment tax in respect of any person shall be reduced—

  1. (a) if that person is a man over the age of eighteen, to £1.20;
  2. (b) if that person is a woman over the age of eighteen, to £0.60;
  3. (c) if that person is a boy under the age of eighteen, to £0.60; and
  4. (d) if that person is a girl under the age of eighteen, to £0.40.
And it is hereby declared that it is expedient in the public interest that this Resolution should have statutory effect under the provisions of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968.—[Mr. Barber.]

put forthwith pursuant to Standing Order No. 94(2) (Ways and Means motions), and agreed to.