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Table 2a of the Generic Tax Table 2008-09: “Additional full-year yield from the introduction of additional higher rates of tax on GROSS incomes (Earnings and Savings) over a specific amount” contains comprehensive information on income tax and is available in the Library of the House. This table shows the yield from an additional higher rate band of tax at various thresholds, but the yield from a combination of two higher rate bands can also be derived. It excludes any estimates of behavioural response which could be significant and might eliminate a large proportion of the yield from any new higher rate bands.
Mr. Meacher: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the number of (a) persons and (b) households with assets, excluding dwellings, over (i) £1 million, (ii) £5 million, (iii) £10 million and (iv) £20 million; and if he will estimate the revenue which would accrue to the Exchequer of an annual levy of (A) 1 per cent. of the wealth of those with assets over £1 million, (B) 1.5 per cent. of the wealth of those with assets over £5 million, (C) 2 per cent. of the wealth of those with assets over £10 million and (D) 3 per cent. of the wealth of those with assets over £20 million. [229988]
Ian Pearson: Estimates of the numbers of persons and households with wealth above certain levels, where wealth excludes the value of dwellings, are not available.
Estimates of the revenue from an annual levy on wealth excluding the value of dwellings are also not available.
Plain English
David T.C. Davies: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many documents produced by his Department were submitted to the Plain English Campaign for approval for Crystal Mark status in each year since 2005; and how many documents achieved such status in each year. [230504]
Ian Pearson: HM Treasury has not submitted any publications for approval for Crystal Mark status in any of the following financial years 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08.
Public Works Loan Board
Mr. Hands: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the value is of outstanding loans made by the Public Works Loan Board. [230936]
Ian Pearson: At 30 September 2008, outstanding PWLB debt amounted to £51,656,134,289.49.
Mr. Hands: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what value of new loans was made by the Public Works Loan Board in each of the last 12 months. [230938]
Ian Pearson: The PWLB made loans totalling £6,118,253,531 to local authorities in England, Scotland and Wales in the 12 months to end-September 2008. According to figures provided by the PWLB, the total loaned in each of the last 12 months is listed as follows:
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Repossession Orders
Mr. Amess: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the number of house repossessions which have taken place in (a) Southend West constituency and (b) the United Kingdom as a result of the current financial situation; what steps he (i) has taken and (ii) plans to take to assist people facing repossession of their property; and if he will make a statement. [229512]
Ian Pearson: The Government do not hold these figures. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) publishes the total numbers of properties taken into possession, available at:
In 2004 the Government extended the scope of Financial Services Authority (FSA) regulation to cover mortgages, helping ensure suitable protection for borrowers, including those experiencing arrears or repossession.
On 22 October, the Government confirmed that the Master of the Rolls had approved a new protocol for mortgage possession cases, which complements existing regulation, and sets out clear standards that judges may expect of lenders bringing repossession cases in the courts.
On 2 September, the Government announced a significant package of measures to help borrowers in difficulty, help first time buyers and support the house building industry. Further details of these measures are available on the HM Treasury website:
the Department for Communities and Local Government website:
and the Department for Work and Pensions website:
The Government also provides assistance for homeowners facing financial difficulties through the provision of debt advice. It announced in May 2008 a £10 million package of measures to ensure that financial advice and support is available for borrowers who may need it. Details of the announcement are available at:
Revenue and Customs: Manpower
Mr. Amess: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many staff of each (a) sex and (b) grade were employed at HM Revenue and Customs offices (i) Tyler’s House, (ii) Dencora Court, (iii) Alexander House, (iv) Portcullis House, (v) Shoeburyness Computer Complex, (vi) Kelting House in Southend-on-Sea, (vii) Kelting House, Basildon and (viii) Regent House, Basildon on (A) 31 March 2006 and (B) 31 March 2008. [222370]
Mr. Timms: The information is as follows.
(i) Tyler’s House and (ii) Denora Court are the same building. There is no Kelting House in Southend on Sea, only the one in Basildon. Subject to those provisos, the number of staff of each sex and grade in these buildings on (A) 31 March 2006 and (B) 31 March 2008 are as follows:
(A) 31 March 2006—167 female, 89 male
(B) 31 March 2008—143 female, 77 male
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| (B) 31 March 2008 | |
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(A) 31 March 2006—948 female, 657 male
(B) 31 March 2008—849 female, 615 male
| (A) 31 March 2006 | |
| Grade | Headcount |
| (B) 31 March 2008 | |
| Grade | Headcount |
(iii) Portcullis House, Southend
(A) 31 March 2006—158 female, 132 male
(B) 31 March 2008—148 female, 114 male
| (A) 31 March 2006 | |
| Grade | Headcount |
| (B) 31 March 2008 | |
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