Parliament Workbench
Data: Motions & questions to 19 Nov 2026

Written Question · S4W-20084 · Session 4

Whether it will provide a breakdown of the additional £700 million of tax revenues referred to in its report, Childcare and Labour Market P…

Answered Asked by Willie Rennie LD Lodged 10 Mar 2014

The question

To ask the Scottish Government whether it will provide a breakdown of the additional £700 million of tax revenues referred to in its report, Childcare and Labour Market Participation – Economic Analysis.

The answer

Answered by John Swinney on 20 Mar 2014 · 10 days after it was lodged, on time

As outlined in the Childcare and Labour Market Participation – Economic Analysis paper, the increase in the tax revenues by £700 million that could arise from matching Sweden’s female participation rate would be expected to come from a range of different tax revenue streams.
As highlighted in the paper, as individuals move into employment, or increase the hours they work, they would pay more tax through income tax and national insurance. In addition, as individuals’ incomes increase and their spending rises, receipts from indirect taxes such as VAT, fuel duty and excise duties would also be expected to rise.

In the Official Report

No contribution in the Official Report cites S4W-20084 by reference.