§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his target for the time within which the Inland Revenue replies to hon. Members' letters about the Working Families Tax Credit. [152952]
§ Dawn PrimaroloTarget times are set out in the Treasury's public service agreement, copies of which are in the Library.
§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 13 February 2001,Official Report, column 103W, what proportion of employees are overpaying tax and national insurance as a result of the Working Families Tax Credit. [151862]
§ Dawn PrimaroloDeducting tax and national insurance is the responsibility of employers and the January 2001 "Employers Bulletin", sent to all employers, reminded them of how tax credits should be paid. When the Inland Revenue uncovers errors in the course of its work, or is approached by employees or employers when things go wrong during the year, it helps employers to put things right so that any temporary overpayments are corrected at the earliest opportunity.