Farmers (Selective Employment Tax)

HC Deb 20 February 1967 vol 741 cc213-4W

Mr. Alasdair Mackenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, in view of the dissatisfaction among farmers at the delay in refunding Selective Employment Tax, if he will take immediate steps to expedite payment.

Mr. Ross

Over three-quarters of the claims received from employers have now been met, and I expect that most of the remaining claims will be dealt with before the end of February.