HL Deb 28 March 1990 vol 517 cc960-1WA
Lord Brougham and Vaux

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the review of the operation and the impact of the default surcharge has been completed.

The Paymaster General (The Earl of Caithness)

The review we announced in July 1988 has been completed. A very thorough examination of the operation and effectiveness of the default surcharge was carried out and very careful consideration was given to the submissions made by many interested parties. We have, however, no plans for changes at the present time, although the matter will be kept under constant review.