HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 52 c196W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) how many directions have been given under section 485(3) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act 1970 each year since 1976;

(2) how many staff deal with the operation of section 485 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act; and how many are qualified accountants;

(3) how many appeals have been made following directions under section 485(3) of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act since 12 March 1975; how many are outstanding; and how many have been allowed;

(4) what is his estimate of extra revenue following increased tax assessments made as a result of the use of section 485 of the Income and Corporation Taxes Act in each year since 1977.

Mr. Moore

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.