§ Mr. David Priceasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects the Inland Revenue to have completed its task of computerising the whole of income tax assessment and collection; and what are the current obstacles to an early achievement of this aim.
§ Mr. Peter ReesPart of the Department's work of assessment and collection is already on computer. Computerisation of collection is due to be completed in 1982 and the feasibility of computerising Schedule D assessing is under study. The Inland Revenue's current plans include a target date for completion of computerisation of PAYE work in 1987. Ministers hope to make an announcement about the project in the near future.
§ Dr. McDonaldasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give an estimate for 1980–81 proportion of total income tax raised from the following income groups (a) the top 1 per cent., (b) the top 10 per cent., (c) the top 40 per cent., (d) the bottom 30 per cent., and (e) the bottom 10 per cent.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.