§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has of the amount that annually accrues to the Treasury by way of interest on moneys legally due to tax payers and temporarily withheld from them.
§ Mr. Harold LeverInformation on which to base such an estimate is not available.
§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will arrange that when the Inland Revenue owes money to taxpayers for any period of time in excess of one month interest at Bank Rate is credited to the taxpayer.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI have noted the hon. Member's suggestion but I cannot anticipate my right hon. Friend's Budget statement.