§ Mr. Parrisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about proposals to reorganise the local offices of the inspectors of taxes.
§ Mr. RidleyAn Inland Revenue committee reported last year on the principles which should determine the size, and hence the number, of the local district offices of the inspectors of taxes. The Department has since applied these principles to prepare an outline scheme for reorganising these offices. This scheme would give significant savings in administrative and accommodation costs but is not a staff-cutting exercise. Implementation of the proposals would be a gradual process and be spread over a period of years. The proposals will be discussed with staff representatives before final planning starts. A 207W copy of the committee's report and a note about the potential changes in the district office network have been placed in the House of Commons Library.