§ 51. Mr. Tim Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will re-examine proposals for a tax credit scheme.
§ Mr. EnnalsOur proposals for child benefit are being implemented. Other aspects of a tax credit scheme have been examined since this Government came to office, but they do not command priority as against my other social security programmes or my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer's priorities for the income tax. Moreover, there would be acute practical difficulties.