§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received regarding changes that may be necessary to the child tax credit claim form. [83951]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe new tax credits claim form has been developed in consultation with a wide range of organisations and has been through extensive usability testing. The Inland Revenue continue to consult widely on a range of tax credits issues, including information materials.
§ Mr. WebbTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer which body will be responsible for dealing with(a) working tax credit and (b) child tax credit appea. [83952]
§ Dawn PrimaroloTax credits form part of the tax system and appeals will therefore be heard in the same way as tax appeals. However, tax credit claimants form a new client group for the tax appeals system. Consequently, appeals by claimants will continue to be heard by the Appeals Service for a transitional period, while the necessary changes are made to allow them to be dealt with effectively under the tax appeals system.