HC Deb 21 November 1977 vol 939 cc541-2W
Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the approximate number of disposals so far notified to the Development Land Tax Office in Middlesbrough since the start of the tax on 1st August 1976; how many positive assessments of tax due have actually been made; what is the ratio of assessments made to staff in post over the 15 months of the tax; what is the total value of the assessments to tax; and how much of it has so far been paid.

Mr. Denzil Davies

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

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether the Inland Revenue has recently undertaken a survey of the staffing establishment of the Development Land Tax Office in Middlesbrough; over what period of time this survey was conducted; what staffing reductions it proposed and for what grades; what action he intends to take upon it; and whether he will place a copy of the survey in the Library.

Mr. Denzil Davies

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

Mr. Michael Latham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will set out in tabular form the number of officials in each Civil Service staff grade in the Development Land Tax Office in Middlesbrough on each of the following dates, 1st August 1976, 1st November 1976, 1st February 1977, 1st May 1977, 1st August 1977 and 1st November 1977; and what is the current authorised establishment in each case.

Mr. Denzil Davies

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