Selective Employment Tax

HC Deb 20 June 1966 vol 730 cc12-3W

68. Mr. Dean

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what measures he proposes to take to offset the effect of the Selective Employment Tax on the elderly and the disabled.

Mr. Diamond

I would refer the hon. Member to Clause 6 of the Selective Employment Payments Bill.

69. Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proposals he has for compensating those disabled or retired persons who suffer loss of income through loss of employment owing to the Selective Employment Tax.

Mr. Diamond

I would refer the hon. Member to what my right, hon. Friend said on the Second Reading of the Finance Bill. [OFFICIAL REPORT, 26th May, 1966; Vol. 729, c. 657.]

Mr. Onslow

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received concerning the impact of the proposed Selective Employment Tax upon disabled employers of home help; and what proposals he has to offset the hardship which this will create.

Mr. Diamond

The precise number is not available. In answer to the second part of the Question, I would refer the hon. Member to Clause 6 of the Selective Employment Payments Bill.