§ Sir Brandon Rhys Williamsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of administrative cost 719W to employers in 1982-83, or in an earlier year if later figures are not available, of operating the pay-as-you-earn and national insurance contribution systems.
§ Mr. RidleyI understand that the conclusions of some recent independent research on this topic are currently in preparation. I shall write to my hon. Friend when they are available.