§ 56. Mr. Leightonasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Customs and Excise officials in the European Community dealt with trade between member countries in 1972; and what is the latest available figure.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneNo valid comparison is possible because the basic information is unavailable. The functions and responsibilities of member states' indirect tax administrations differ markedly, and such manpower figures as are available do not distinguish between intra-Community and third country trade.