HC Deb 12 February 1968 vol 758 cc283-4W
Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the approximate figure of gross revenue raised by Selective Employment Tax since its inception.

Mr. Diamond:

The approximate gross amount paid by employers in Great Britain in Selective Employment Tax from 4th September, 1966, to 31st December, 1967, is £1,415 million.

Mr. Elysian Morgan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the approximate amount paid to manufacturers by way of Selective Employment premium since its inception.

Mr. Diamond:

The approximate amount paid to manufacturers in Great Britain in Selective Employment Tax Premium from 4th September, 1966, to 31st December, 1967, is £597 million. This consists of £458 million refund and £139 million additional payments.

Mr. Elystan Morgan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the approximate annual total of Selective Employment Tax paid by employers in Wales.

Mr. Diamond:

£49 million.

Mr. Elysian Morgan

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the respective percentages of employees in Wales in respect of whom Selective Employment Tax is collected, premium is paid, or exemption is granted.

Mr. Diamond:

The information requested is as follows: Premium group about 33 per cent. Refund group (including Public Sector) about 26 per cent. Tax bearing group about 41 per cent.