§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received from the Public and Commercial Services Union on his Department's proposal to privatise the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; for what reasons his Department has introduced the proposal; and if he will make a statement. [16355]
§ Dawn PrimaroloI have received a number of representations from members of the Public and Commercial Services Union, and will be taking into account their comments as further consideration is given to this proposal.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the impact on the quality of public service which would result from the privatisation of the Inland Revenue's distraint work in England and Wales; what plans he has to introduce a regulatory framework for bailiffs working on behalf of the Inland Revenue; and if he will make a statement. [16356]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe implications of the proposed change are still under consideration.