HC Deb 16 December 1976 vol 922 c848W
39. Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what expenditure has taken place to date in establishing the facilities necessary for the introduction of a wealth tax.

Mr. Denzil Davies

The staff engaged on planning for a wealth tax have cost about £1 million. The accommodation costs so far committed which are attributable to the tax are of the order of £2 million capital expenditure and £0.6 million annual rent.