Selective Employment Tax

HC Deb 07 March 1967 vol 742 c235W

54. Mr. Alfred Morris

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the City Treasurer of Manchester relating to the method of payment by local authorities of the Selective Employment Tax; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacDermot

None.

60. Mr. Spriggs

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what extent the Selective Employment Tax has affected the economy.

Mr. Callaghan

The Selective Employment Tax has raised a substantial amount of revenue and made a significant contribution to the restraint of home demand during the past year. Premiums are now being paid to manufacturing industry and repayments in other cases. It is too early to make any precise estimates of its effects.