§ Mr. BerryTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the names and addresses of those to be consulted on the Government's proposals to tackle discrimination against disabled people.
§ Mr. ScottIt is the Government's intention that this should be a wide-ranging public consultation. A copy of the names and addresses of the organisations on the initial consultation list will be placed in the Library and sent to the hon. Member shortly. The consultation document has also been sent to a number of individuals. In addition, advertising is to be placed in the national press to encourage other organisations and individuals with an interest to obtain a copy.
Taxes as percentage of total taxes and social security contributions 1978–79 1991–92 11993–94 21994–95 21995–96 Rates3 10 — — — — Community charge/Council tax4 — 3 4 4 3 Business rates5 — 7 6 5 6 Expenditure taxes 31 35 37 37 37 Taxes on income 40 36 34 35 36 Taxes on capital 2 2 1 1 1 Social Security receipts 17 17 18 18 17 1 Provisional outtum. 2 From Treasury Summer Economic Forecast 1994. 3 Includes domestic and non-domestic rates prior to introduction of community charge/council tax and business rates. 4 Community charge for 1991–92; council tax from 1993–94. Includes some community charge arrears. 5 Includes district council rates in Northern Ireland.