asked the Minister for Finance if he will give particulars of the total number of members whose parliamentary salary is subject to deductions in respect of income tax; the total amount of tax so deducted for the most recent ascertainable period of twelve months; and the number of assessments on each amount of one hundred pounds from six hundred to one thousand pounds.
Written Answers. - Income Tax Deductions from Parliamentary Salaries.
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It would be contrary to secrecy obligations in relation to the taxation affairs of taxpayers to disclose any information based on the liability to tax of a limited group of individuals. For that reason, I regret I cannot provide the information requested.
In any event the tax deductible from parliamentary allowances in individual cases depends on the allocation of the income tax personal allowances as between the parliamentary allowance and any other income which the Deputy may have. Since this allocation is to an extent arbitrary, any figures relating to tax deducted from parliamentary allowances might be misleading and lead to wrong conclusions.