HC Deb 10 May 1976 vol 911 cc54-5W
Mr. George Rodgers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish in the Official Report the number of prosecutions that have taken place in the last five years for fraud against the Inland Revenue, and the annual cost of such proceedings to Government funds.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The table below gives details of prosecutions by the Inland Revenue from 1971–72 to 1975–76. I am afraid that the information on which to estimate the cost of Government funds of these prosecutions is not available.

bers of these bodies appointed by him. and the salaries the chairmen and members of these bodies receive, stating whether these salaries are for full or part-time service.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

My right hon. Friend is responsible for making appointments as follows: