Clause 32 - Supplementary
Tax Credits Bill
6:45 pm
Mr Paul Boateng (Financial Secretary, HM Treasury; Brent South, Labour)
I hear the hon. Gentleman's argument, but I regret that I am unable to satisfy him on the amendment except to say that the thrust of his arguments will be taken on board. It is important to remember that the proper place to reflect that is not in the Bill, where the requirement is unnecessary, but in the code of practice on compliance. It will be made available in draft for comment, and the hon. Gentleman will have his opportunity to make an impact on the collective consciousness of the Revenue then. With that satisfying prospect in sight, I hope that he will withdraw the amendment.