Personal Taxation Data

HC Deb 16 February 1971 vol 811 c1599

25. Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has for the integration of personal taxation data with information stored in other Government-owned databanks.

Mr. Higgins

None, Sir.

Mr. Huckfield

I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman is aware of what is going on in his own Department. Is he aware that the Civil Service Department says that there are such proposals? Are these to be the first steps towards the creation of a centralised Government transaction centre?

Mr. Higgins

No. I have nothing to add to my previous answer.

Sir B. Rhys Williams

Is my hon. Friend aware of the overwhelming administrative advantages in the integration of the income tax system with National Insurance?

Mr. Higgins

I am well aware of my hon. Friend's views on this subject but I think that that is a different question.