HC Deb 28 October 2002 vol 391 cc610-1W
Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps he has taken to ensure that the on-line tax self-assessment service complies with the requirements of the Welsh Language Board. [76744]

Dawn Primarolo

There is no facility at present to enable self-assessment tax returns to be filed on-line in Welsh. The Inland Revenue's aim is to have an on-line filing service available in Welsh and is currently working towards this end.

The Welsh Language Board are aware of the situation, have accepted the current position and accepted the Inland Revenue's plan to make this service available.

Mr. Simon Thomas

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what proportion of the on-line tax self-assessment material is not available in Welsh; and what proportion of this is available in Welsh in another form. [76747]

Dawn Primarolo

There is no on-line tax self-assessment material available in Welsh. 100 per cent. of tax self assessment material is available in Welsh in paper format or electronically via the Welsh language pages on the Inland Revenue's website. The electronic material can be downloaded, printed and completed manually by individuals.