HC Deb 29 March 1977 vol 929 c111W
Mr. Brotherton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) why it has become clear to the Inland Revenue that certain divers should be treated as employees for tax purposes;

(2) what is his estimate of the number of divers who will be required to become employees for tax purposes;

(3) what consultations he had with representatives of divers before recommending that certain divers should be treated as employees for tax purposes.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.