HL Deb 03 November 1983 vol 444 c680WA
Lord Harris of Greenwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

The strength of the investigation branch of HM Customs and Excise of 1st October, 1983, and the comparable figures for 1st October, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982 respectively.

Lord Cockfield

The strength of the Investigation Division of HM Customs and Excise at 1st October in each year is given below.

1979 429
1980 437
1981 529
1982 538
1983 580
About two-thirds are specialist investigation officers.