§ Mr. Norman Hoggasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what the present staffing establishment is for the Inland Revenue office at Cumbernauld, and the projected establishment for each of the next five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman Lamont[pursuant to his reply, 30 March 1987, c. 394]: The present complement at the Inland Revenue accounts office, Cumbernauld, is 1,110. However, this is currently subject to a review by the Inland Revenue's staffing inspectors, who will make their recommendations by early May. Decisions about any resulting changes in the complement, and staffing projections for the next five years, (to include changes as a result of the introduction of new technology), will be made as soon as possible thereafter. The trades unions concerned will be fully consulted. The Department will also be examining the staffing requirement of the new office in Cumbernauld which is to administer the profit-related pay scheme, details of which my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced in his recent Budget.