§ 96. Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what increase or decrease there was in the staff of the Inland Revenue department in the period 16th October, 1964, to 15th April, 1966; and what increase or decrease he anticipates in the period 16th April to 15th October, 1966.
§ Mr. MacDermotThe staff in post increased by 3,038 between October, 1964, and April, 1966; a further increase of about 1,700 is expected by October, 1966.
§ Mr. Onslowasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many premature resignations there have been from the staff of the Inland Revenue department in the last 18 months; and how this figure compares with that of the previous 18-month period.
§ Mr. MacDermot4,029 in the 18 months to 31st March, 1966, compared with 4,332 in the previous 18 months.