HC Deb 08 April 1987 vol 114 cc264-5W
Mr. Neil Hamilton

asked the Chancellor of the Excequer if he is able to give the latest information with regard to the precise or estimated amounts of value added tax inputs frauds; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brooke

[pursuant to his reply, 6 April 1987, c.76]:Amounts of value added tax input frauds are not recorded separately from those for output tax, and the information could be provided only at disproportionate cost and effort.