HC Deb 29 April 1983 vol 41 cc444-5W
Rev. Ian Paisley

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many prosecutions there have been for tax evasion in Northern Ireland in each of the past five years; and what was the total sum involved in each year.

Mr. Nicholas Ridley

The figures are as follows:

Year ended 31 March Prosecutions Approximate amount of tax
1979 2 15,000
1980
1981
1982 3 10,000
1983