HC Deb 23 April 1985 vol 77 c418W
Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total number of Customs and Excise staff by grade currently involved in control visits.

Mr. Hayhoe

In the 1984–85 financial year Customs and Excise employed an average of 3,900 staff on control visiting work, 1,800 at higher executive officer and 2,100 at executive officer level.