§ Mr. Lathamasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what was the number 421W of staff employed in the Capital Taxes Office on (a) 1 April and (6) the latest convenient date; what was the total administrative cost of the office on each date; and what is the gross yield of capital taxation administered by the office in the current financial year;
(2) what specific action has been taken to implement the recommendations of the staffing inspectors who investigated the Capital Taxes Office, following their inquiry in 1978; by how much the staff was reduced as a result; and whether any further survey has taken place since May.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let my hon. Friend have a reply as soon as possible.