§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will list the various State benefits which, although taxable income, he does not seek to assess for income tax and the circumstances in which no assessments are made.
§ Mr. Robert SheldonSocial security benefits which are taxable in accordance with the Taxes Act are taken into account in determining liability to income tax. So far as possible the tax due is collected through the PAYE system, thus avoiding the need for formal assessment.