HC Deb 25 July 1969 vol 787 cc597-8W
Mr. David Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to publish the new form of certificate which will be needed for claims to relief under the Finance Act, 1969, on interest payments.

Mr. Harold Lever

In the autumn.

Mr. David Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what guidance district tax offices are now giving to taxpayers on the administrative requirements of the Finance Act, 1969, in respect of allowance and disallowance of interest payments;

(2) on what date he proposes to publish a leaflet explaining and giving guidance to taxpayers on the requirements of the Finance Act, 1969, in respect of interest allowance and disallowance.

Mr. Harold Lever

A statement outlining the main effects of the interest provisions of the Finance Act, 1969 will be issued shortly. A leaflet containing more detailed explanation will be published later in the year.

Mr. David Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will place in the Library a copy of the new version of the R62 which is to be used by banks to certify payment of interest on bank borrowing.

Mr. Harold Lever

Yes, when it is available.

Mr. David Howell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in cases where money is paid from a bank account in instalments to a contractor in respect of work on improving let property, his Department will require a person claiming relief for overdraft interest to furnish a certificate showing the date and amount of each instalment paid, with the highest debit balances in the account, in the six months beginning with the date on which each instalment was paid.

Mr. Harold Lever

Yes.