§ Mr. Stratton Millsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many senior grade tax officers have resigned from the Inland Revenue in each of the last five financial years; how many of these were under 30 years of age; and by what approximate number the Revenue is undermanned in this grade.
§ Mr. MacDermotI assume the hon. Member refers to Tax Officers (Higher Grade). The figures are:
Total resignations from established T.O.H.G. posts Resignation of T.Os. (H.G.) under 30 years of age 1961–62 177 142 1962–63 179 153 1963–64 211 182 1964–65 205 178 1965–66 179 166 The figures include 192 women who resigned their appointments on marriage but continue in a temporary capacity.
On the complement at 1st May, there is a shortage of 27 in the grade.