§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what factors will determine the timing of the introduction of a 10 pence starting rate of income tax; and if he will make a statement. [19936]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 10 December 1997]: As the Chancellor's "Pre-Budget Statement" made clear, the Government are committed to introducing the l0p starting rate of tax as soon as it is prudent to do so.