§ Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the backlog of work at the capital taxes office; and if he will take on extra staff to deal with it.
§ Mr. Norman LamontCurrent arrears of work at the capital taxes Office vary between different parts of the office from around two to four weeks input. Additional staff have been recruited and these should be able to reduce the arrears after the necessary training. Work will be reduced by the abolition last year of the immediate tax charge on certain lifetime transfers.