The GSD says that during the recent budget debate in Parliament the GSLP Government revealed that approximately £30 million was owed to the general public (to individuals and companies) in tax rebates.

A spokesman for the Opposition said: "This is a debt owed by Government yet a provision to pay only £10 million has been made in this year’s estimate.

"This means that £20,000,000 will not be paid to those who are owed that money right now, additionally the amount due to be refunded will probably increase by the end of the financial year as the tax office continues preparing assessments.

"What is the point of the Government boasting about a surplus of £38 million when it owes the general public £30 million? Mr Picardo should stop spending money on luxuries, including his plush offices, and should pay people what his Government owes."

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