HC Deb 12 July 1966 vol 731 c1208
32. Mr. Costain

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many resignations have been received by the Board of Inland Revenue from inspectors of taxes and tax officers, higher grade, since January 1965; if he is satisfied that the present rate of recruitment is adequate to replace them; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. MacDermot

Thirty-two and 260. Recruits at both levels exceed resignations. Recruitment of inspectors has improved this year and, outside the London area, recruitment of tax officers (higher grade) is satisfactory.

Mr. Costain

Is the Financial Secretary aware that there are delays in tax offices and how does he reconcile that with the statement he has just made?

Mr. MacDermot

If the hon. Gentleman will give me the cases to which he is referring, I will look into them.