§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of (a) the total cost of tax refunds to recipients of tax-free social security payments and (b) the total notional loss to the Exchequer incurred through non-taxation of these benefits.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonI regret that in the time available it has not been possible to provide the information requested. I will write to the hon. Member.