HC Deb 28 June 1976 vol 914 cc45-6W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people were employed in the Inland Revenue at the latest available date.

Mr. Denzil Davies

The number of permanent staff at 1st June 1976 was 80,123, counting part-timers as one-half. In addition, 1,608 people were employed on short-term engagements at that date.

Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost to public funds of the Inland Revenue Department in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The total cost for 1974–75 was £249.8 million.