§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will initiate studies of recent estimates of the size of the black economy and the correlation between the level of unemployed claimants and registrants at jobcentres, with a view to instituting subsequently an inquiry into the size of the black economy and ways to restrict it; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Moore[pursuant to his reply, 12 July 1985]: Methods for dealing with the black economy are kept under constant review. In this connection, outside studies and estimates of the problem are carefully noted.