§ 29. Mr. Hornbyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the sum of taxes which were due for payment before the end of the last financial year and which are still unpaid.
§ Mr. P. ThorneycroftThe figure of the amount that is still unpaid is not available and it would take a disproportionate amount of time to find out. Customs duties which are still unpaid amount to approximately £¼ million.
§ Mr. HornbyIs my right hon. Friend satisfied that all possible measures are being taken to prevent the accumulation of tax debts, particularly by people who are not covered by P.A.Y.E. schemes?
§ Mr. ThorneycroftYes, Sit. A good deal of the amount that is outstanding is, of course, subject to appeal.