Finance Act, 1968 (Assessments to Special Charge)

HC Deb 20 January 1971 vol 809 cc306-7W

Mr. Dodds-Parker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in view of the requirement for interest to be paid on special contributions as from 1st January, 1969, even if a demand had not been sent to the taxpayer from that date, what action he is taking to expedite the finalisation of assessments without further delay.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The vast majority of the assessments to special charge under the Finance Act, 1968, have been finalised. I am satisfied that the Inland Revenue are well aware of the need to clear up the remaining cases as quickly as possible.