HC Deb 08 February 1991 vol 185 cc262-3W
Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the cost of providing exemption from the poll tax for all Gulf personnel for the financial year 1991–92.

Mr. Portillo

The revenue forgone from such exemptions would depend on how long British forces are stationed in the Gulf.

Mr. Blunkett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration he has given to the provision of reimbursement of income forgone to those local authorities which are providing exemption from the poll tax for Gulf personnel.

Mr. Portillo

We are giving careful consideration to a number of representations on this point.