Working Families Tax Credit

HC Deb 26 October 2001 vol 373 c401W

Mr. Frank Field

To ask the President of the Council what percentage of(a) House of Commons staff and officers and (b) hon. Members' staff are in receipt of Working Families Tax Credit. [10627]

Mr. Robin Cook

The costs of House of Commons staff is borne on the Administration Vote, which is the responsibility of the House of Commons Commission and the cost of Members' staff is borne on the Members Vote.

I am informed the figures for September 2001 are:

1. (a) Staff of the House (including casuals) 1.2 per cent.;
2. (b) Members' staff (including casuals) 1.3 per cent.