Disabled Persons Tax Credit

HC Deb 07 February 2000 vol 344 cc73-4W

Angela Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he is taking to encourage take-up of the disabled persons tax credit. [107186]

Dawn Primarolo

Disabled Person's Tax Credit has been advertised through a number of different media in order to attract attention in various ways.

A national press campaign began in October, with a national radio campaign in November. Both gave a freephone number for further information.

This was supported by providing a free supply of information leaflets and posters to over 21,000 welfare organisations such as Citizen's Advice Bureaux, disability and welfare groups.

An audio tape and video were produced featuring DPTC and these were distributed free through RNIB and RNID.

Ten ministerial roadshows promoted DPTC to delegates from local welfare organisations throughout October.

Leaflets and a video about DPTC also featured in main post offices throughout October.