HC Deb 22 January 1973 vol 849 c34W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of the annual loss to the Exchequer because of tax evasion by self-employed and employed persons, respectively.

Mr. Nott

It is impossible to make such estimates.

Mr. Deakins

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the number and annual cost are of officers in his Department employed mainly or wholly in dealing with tax evasion.

Mr. Nott

About 300 in the Inland Revenue Department; their current annual salary cost is approximately £940,000.