HC Deb 29 October 1996 vol 284 cc60-1W
Mr. Pearson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress has been made on co-operation between the Inland Revenue, the Contributions Agency and Customs and Excise since 5 February. [97]

Mr. Jack

Progress on closer working between the Inland Revenue, Customs and Excise and the Contributions Agency has far exceeded expectations. The wide-ranging programme of practical measures is now delivering real benefits to business. There are currently over 30 projects in hand. Recent measures includeon 7 October 1996 a national employers' telephone helpline opened. It gives general advice, at local call rates, on pay-as-you-earn and national insurance issues, along with advice on VAT registration; joint information and advice pages are available on the Internet (www.open.gov.uk/dssca/jw/jw.htm); a single notification form and leaflet was introduced in April 1996, which allows new businesses to notify all three Departments that they have started up in business.

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