HC Deb 14 July 1976 vol 915 c226W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer to what legislative or policy factors he attributes the increase in non-industrial staff in Her Majesty's Customs and Excise from 29,285 on 1st January 1976 to 29,390 on 1st April 1976.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The increase of 105 in the number of non-industrial staff in Her Majesty's Customs and Excise between 1st January 1976 and 1st April 1976 was the net result of continuing recruitment to fill outstanding vacancies, mainly in the field of VAT work.