§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what are the latest estimated levels of uncollected(a) income tax and (b) other taxes (i) in cash terms, (ii) current values and (iii) as a percentage for each year since 1997–98;
(2) how much tax remained uncollected at the end of each fiscal year since 1978–79. [25302]
§ Mr. Andrew SmithFigures for amounts of assessed and collectible tax as at the end of each accounting year (31 October) are available in the Inland Revenue's annual reports for years up to October 1998, in Table 1 of Appendix 1.
The figures for uncollected tax represent net tax charged but not paid as at the accounting date, and are a snapshot of the position at the date of the account. Most of the tax uncollected at the balance of each account is subsequently collected, and most of the amount outstanding attracts an interest charge.