§ 14. Mr. Eadieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish a booklet of instructions to assist particularly the elderly in post-war credit claims.
§ Mr. BarberThere will be a widespread publicity campaign which will be repeated each month, to draw attention to the repayment scheme. In addition, tax offices are always willing to give further help if needed.
§ Mr. EadieIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the House will be grateful for any information that is provided in order to assist our constituents with their rights? Would he bear in mind that this information is beginning to be needed now, as at our surgeries we are continually receiving requests from constituents for information on this subject?
§ Mr. BarberI considered very carefully the hon. Gentleman's suggestion that there should be a booklet but, on reflection, it did not seem the best way to help. The hon. Gentleman will be interested to know that the first monthly Press publicity will take place this month, and it will concern the repayment of post-war credits to those people whose surnames begin with the letters A, B and C.
§ Mr. FarrWould my right hon. Friend concentrate on the publicity side, because much consternation is being caused to some people who suddenly find that they are not entitled to a long expected postwar credit because of some long-forgotten income tax arrear or non-payment? Would my right hon. Friend look into that matter?
§ Mr. BarberYes, Sir. The Inland Revenue recognises that the publicity of this repayment scheme is very important indeed, and it has given a great deal of thought to it.
§ Mr. AtkinsonWhen the Chancellor of the Exchequer gets under way with this publicity scheme, will he ensure that the Morning Star has an adequate amount of the publicity, too?
§ Mr. OnslowGive them your post-war credits.
§ Mr. BarberI shall make some inquiries on that point.