§ Mr. Joel Barnettasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on recruitment of staff for the Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise, and the effect of shortages, if any, on the work of these departments.
§ Mr. NottIn common with most Government Departments, the Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise have experienced difficulties in recruiting staff, but the effect on the work is being contained.