HC Deb 23 April 1980 vol 983 c141W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what reductions have been made in Inland Revenue staff in the last nine months; and what further changes are planned.

Mr. Peter Rees

Including staff on short-term engagements, the number of staff in the Inland Revenue fell by 5,399 in the nine months from 1 July 1979 to 1 April 1980. A further reduction of the order of 2,500 is expected by 1 April 1982.