§ 12. Mr. Ridsdaleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what is the present annual cost of collecting all forms of tax revenue.
§ Mr. MacDermotAbout £115 million, or just over 3d. for every £1 of net revenue.
§ Mr. RidsdaleDoes the figure include all the work done by individuals filling up a whole host of tax forms, and by chartered accountants and others trying to avoid taxation?
§ Mr. MacDermotNo, Sir. This is the cost to the Exchequer.