HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 c125W
Q23. Mr. Soley

asked the Prime Minister whether she is satisfied with the level of penalties available for punishing tax evaders.

The Prime Minister

My 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.

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