Budget Proposals (Inland Revenue Officials).

HC Deb 05 May 1909 vol 4 c1042

Mr. LANE-FOX

asked what is the estimated increase in Inland Revenue officials necessary for the carrying out of the Budget proposals?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

As I indicated in my Budget Statement, I intend to ask Parliament to vote a sum of £50,000 during the current year for administrative expenses in connection with my proposals, but I am not yet in a position to state what additions will be required to the existing staff of the Board of Inland Revenue.

Lord BALCARRES

Does that £50,000 cover the general increase in Departmental work, or is it solely for the valuation?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

As a matter of fact, I should say most, if not all, the expenditure would be in connection with valuation. The present staff would be quite adequate to cope with the rest of the work.

Mr. AUSTEN CHAMBERLAIN

Will the present staff be sufficient for the new work?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

I think it will. So I am informed.