§ Mr. Priorasked the Minister of Labour how many farmers have applied for a refund of the Selective Employment Tax; and what efforts are being taken to publicise the fact that a form for refund has to be completed.
§ Mr. John MackieI have been asked to reply.
About 100,000 applications have been received from employers in the agricultural and forestry industries in England and Wales. Copies of an explanatory leaflet and application form were sent to all farmers in July. In addition, there have been articles in the farming and local papers, and advertisements in the national Press about the registration procedure for employers generally.