§ Mr. O'HaraTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many representations he has received from(a) hon. Members and Peers and (b) members of the public regarding the proposed abolition of the ability of non-taxpayers to reclaim tax credits paid on investment income; and when he expects to announce his decision on whether non-taxpayers can continue to reclaim the tax credit from 6 April 1999. [60159]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Government have received a number of representations on this subject and we will make an announcement as soon as we are in a position to do so.
§ Mr. WilkinsonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the impact on non-income tax payers of the abolition of tax credits on dividends from April 1999. [60358]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Twickenham (Dr. Cable) on 26 October 1998,Official Report, column 37.