New NHS tax could cost families £10,000 a year

Treasury Minister Alex Allinson says families could pay up to £10,000 a year under a new healthcare levy.

He faced a question for written reply from Ramsey MHK Lawrie Hooper about how the new tax would raise up to £28 million a year to pay for the NHS.

Dr Allinson says the Treasury has worked out estimates where people can earn £14,750 before paying the surcharge, which would then be charged at a rate of 2 per cent.

And he added individuals will pay a maximum of £5,000, while couples face a bill of up to £10,000.