Building and Civil Engineering Benefit Scheme

HC Deb 06 December 1994 vol 251 cc121-2W

Mr. Henderson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when his Department last conducted a review of the taxation arrangements for the building and civil engineering benefit scheme.

Dr. Sir George Young

Information about the tax affairs of particular taxpayers, including individual pension schemes, is confidential.

Mr. Henderson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received about the current operation of the building and civil engineering benefit scheme.

Dr. Sir George Young

A number of representations have been received asking that members of this scheme be permitted to contribute to personal pensions and retirement annuities.