HC Deb 25 October 1960 vol 627 cc237-8W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what steps are being taken to decentralise the work of the tax offices in the United Kingdom.

Sir E. Boyle

This work is carried out in 689 offices throughout the United Kingdom. No steps towards further decentralisation are being taken at present.

Mr. Swingler

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many tax officers are at present claiming subsistence allowances on account of the fact that they are obliged to live away from home during the week.

Sir E. Boyle

About 200 out of a complement of 17,000.

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