HC Deb 28 January 1987 vol 109 c300W
Mr. Robert Sheldon

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how much has been the annual amount of "conscience money" paid in 1957, 1965, 1975 and at the latest date to the Inland Revenue anonymously by taxpayers who had not declared their full tax liabilities.

Mr. Lawson

The earliest information available is in respect of the financial year 1977–78. In that year £6,700.38 was paid anonymously to the Inland Revenue. The amount paid anonymously in 1985–86 was £40,971.49.