§ Mr. BradyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer from what date the Inland Revenue will be in a position to inform an independent contractor whether his tax position for 2000–01 will be changed under the IR35 proposals. [110184]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 15 February 2000]: Detailed guidance on the application of the law on employment status to workers using service companies was published on 7 February and is available in the House of Commons Library. The Inland Revenue will give advice on whether the proposed legislation will apply to current contracts which extend beyond 6 April. The guidance, and information on how to get advice from the Inland Revenue, is available on the Inland Revenue website at www.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/ir35.