To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the contracts which have been awarded for the provision of information technology in preparation for the introduction of the Planning Gain Supplement. (133744)

No contracts have been awarded for the provision of information technology in preparation for the introduction of the Planning Gain Supplement.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been spent on preparations for the introduction of the Planning Gain Supplement. (133745)

The Treasury, HM Revenue and Customs, and the Department for Communities and Local Government have undertaken preliminary work to develop and explore the feasibility of a Planning Gain Supplement since 2004. This has included the publication of one consultation document alongside the 2005 pre-Budget report and three consultation documents alongside the 2006 pre-Budget report. The costs incurred have been borne by the respective Departments as part of the normal policy development process.