HC Deb 07 November 2002 vol 392 cc491-2W
Gregory Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence why calculations of tax refunds being made to individuals identified as having been taxed incorrectly on retired pay awarded since 1952 does not take into account negative Treasury interest rates applied throughout the 1970s; and if he will make a statement. [59288]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

Gregory Barker

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence for what reason calculations of tax refunds being made to individuals identified as having been taxed incorrectly on retired pay awarded since 1952 have been based on simple interest; and if he will make a statement. [59289]

Dr. Moonie

I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.