HC Deb 23 July 1996 vol 282 c251W
Mr. Tim Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what progress has been made by the Inland Revenue with the project to rewrite primary tax legislation to make it clearer and more user-friendly. [39620]

Mr. Jack

I am very pleased with the progress that has been made in developing this important project. The Inland Revenue has today published a consultative document which sets out detailed proposals for taking the rewrite forward. Copies have been placed in the Library of the House.

This is a huge project and we are committed to doing it well. The full and continuing involvement of the private sector will be essential to its success. The document sets out how we propose to achieve that aim.