§ Mr. Meacherasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the revenue raised by taxing benefits to the unemployed in financial years (a) 1982–83, (b) 1983–84, (c) 1984–85 and (d) 1985–86; and what is the estimate for 1986–87.
§ Mr. Norman LamontEstimates of the yield from the taxation of unemployment benefits are currently under review: when this review has been completed, I shall write to the hon. Member with our latest estimates.