PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Horizon IT System: Compensation (22 February 2023)

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to subpostmasters who have received compensation following the failure of the Post Office Horizon IT system, if he will make an estimate of the total amount of tax he expects to be due on that compensation.

Asked by:
Jonathan Reynolds (Labour)

The Government wants to see all victims affected by the Post Office Horizon IT scandal compensated fairly and swiftly. We will continue to work across Government and with the Post Office to ensure the postmasters get the full compensation they deserve and that payments and associated taxes are fair and proportionate.

Answered by:
Victoria Atkins (Conservative)
27 February 2023