§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Paymaster General if he will make a statement on his policy underlying the taxation of the £20 a week special allowance for people employed in a job paying less than £80 a week within the framework of the job start scheme.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkTaxation policy is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Income derived from employment is ordinarily subject to tax.