§ Mr. Ashdownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will identify the areas of improved efficiency in income tax administration arising from the systematic entry of taxpayers' dates of birth in Inland Revenue computer records during the setting up of the new computerised pay as you earn system.
§ Mr. MooreKnowing taxpayers' dates of birth helps the Inland Revenue to identify taxpayers who may be entitled to the age allowance and those likely to receive a taxable retirement pension.