§ Mr. FieldTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his policy on the introduction of an employment tax credit in 2003. [137060]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 7 November 2000]: The 2000 pre-Budget Report reaffirms the Government's intention to introduce an employment tax credit, as a complement to a new integrated system of support for children. The new tax credits will be introduced from 2003, subject to the legislative timetable.