§ Mr. Eadieasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the projected size of staffs to be employed by the Inland Revenue department in Scotland during the next five years; and what is their location.
§ Mr. TaverneThe estimated numbers are:
1971 … … … … 5,000 1972 … … … … 5,100 1973 … … … … 5,300 1974 … … … … 5,500 1975 … … … … 5,700 In 1971 about 1,400 are expected to be located in Edinburgh, about 1,750 at Centre 1, East Kilbride, and the rest in local offices. Most of the additional staff from 1972 onwards will be located in Edinburgh to deal with P.A.Y.E. work to be transferred from London.