§ Q23. Mr. Soleyasked the Prime Minister whether she is satisfied with the level of penalties available for punishing tax evaders.
§ The Prime MinisterMy hon. and learned Friend the Minister of State, Treasury announced on 28 February that the Government would be setting up a committee to review the enforcement powers of the Inland Revenue and the Customs and Excise. We shall take account of the views of that committee in reaching decisions on the level of penalties for tax evasion.