§ Sir G. Nabarroasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when recruiting of civil servants for value-added tax commences; how many will be required in 1972 to 1973 to prepare for onset of the tax; how many in 1973 to 1975; and whether such increases will be in addition to extra civil servants for launching the European policies of Her Majesty's Government.
§ Mr. Higgins:Recruitment will start about the end of this year. The number required will depend on decisions not yet taken about the scope and shape of the tax.