§ Dr. CableTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what estimate he has made of the taxation and national insurance to be raised as a result of the measures covered by IR35 in(a)2002–03 and (b)2003–04; and when that estimate was made; [78106]
(2) what taxation and national insurance revenues have been raised as a result of the measures covered by IR35 in (a) 2000–01 and (b)2001–02; [78105]
(3) how many individuals pay tax and national insurance following PAYE/NIC rules as a result of the measures covered by IR35 [78107]
§ Dawn PrimaroloEstimates of the yield from the introduction of service company legislation to counter avoidance in the provision of personal services were published in Appendix A2 of the March 2000 Financial Statement and Budget Report.It was estimated that 90,000 companies were potentially affected at the time of the introduction of the new rules to tackle avoidance, and that around half would continue to operate subject to additional income tax and National Insurance contributions on deemed payments when required. The Inland Revenue continues to monitor the situation and to ensure that everyone pays the right tax and NICs.