HC Deb 08 December 1997 vol 302 c429W
Mr. Webb

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the proposed working family tax credit will(a) be available only to families with dependent children and (b) only benefit those who currently have zero tax liabilities. [19031]

Dawn Primarolo

[holding answer 4 December 1997]: The Government are considering all options.

Mr. Webb

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if the proposed working family tax credit will be withdrawn as income rises. [19032]

Dawn Primarolo

[holding answer 4 December 1997]: The working families tax credit could provide a highly effective way of targeting help at low-income families. The Government are considering all the options for its potential design and delivery.

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