HC Deb 18 February 1985 vol 73 c402W
Mr. Pike

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what contingency instructions his Department has given for essential staffing levels in Inland Revenue offices in the event of an emergency leading to the need to introduce power cuts.

Mr. Moore

In an emergency, departmental standing instructions require all officers in charge to designate certain staff as essential consistent with the aim of trying to maintain the flow of money to the Exchequer and a service to the public. As a general rule, not more than 20 per cent. of staff should be so designated. Adequate levels of emergency heating and lighting for essential staff are provided by the Property Services Agency.