HC Deb 18 January 1982 vol 16 c88W
Sir Brandon Rhys Williams

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total estimated cost in the current financial year, at 1981 cash prices, of administering the income tax system.

Mr. Ridley

It is estimated that the total cost of administering the income tax system in the current financial year will be in the region of £615 million.