HC Deb 12 November 1976 vol 919 cc291-2W
Mr. Paul Dean

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many applications have been received from self-employed people for sub-contractor's tax certificates under the current regulations; and how many have been granted;

(2) how many applications from self-employed people for sub-contractor's tax certificates under the current regulations have been refused; and what were the reasons for refusal;

(3) how many applications from self-employed people for sub-contractor's tax certificates under the current regulations have been refused because the people concerned have recently returned from abroad.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.