HC Deb 22 March 1974 vol 870 cc200-1W
Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons are currently employed as inspectors of taxes.

Dr. Gilbert

5,410.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many more persons are to be recruited to bring up the number of inspectors of taxes to the recognised establishment.

Dr. Gilbert

The Inland Revenue will be seeking to recruit this year 100 graduate entrants to the inspectorate; it will also be making promotions from within the Department towards the balance of the requirement.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons are currently undergoing training to become inspectors of taxes.

Dr. Gilbert

1,247.

Mr. Cordle

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, during 1973, or during the latest complete 12 months period for which figures are available, how many inspectors of taxes resigned from the Civil Service within one year, one to three years, three to five years, five to seven years, seven to 10 years, 10 to 13 years and 13 to 15 years, respectively, of their commencement of employment as an inspector of taxes.

Dr. Gilbert

During 1973 the number of Her Majesty's inspectors of taxes who resigned within the periods of service stated were 8, 17, 6, 9, 7, 4 and none respectively.