§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many Customs and Excise officers are employed in the United Kingdom; and what is the total cost per annum.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneOn 1 February 1982 there were 26,397 permanent staff in post in Her Majesty Customs and Excise. The total cost of the Department for the current financial year, including costs falling on other Departments' Votes, for example, accommodation, is estimated to be about £345 million.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount of revenue raised by Customs and Excise officers over the last 12 months for which figures are available; and what is the value of the goods on which duty was payable.
§ Mr. Bruce-GardyneRevenue paid to the Consolidated Fund by Customs and Excise in the 12 months ended 31 January 1982 was £23,552 million. For many of the duties the amounts charged are determined by quantities or values other than the values of the taxable goods and services; the total value of these goods and services is not known.