§ 110. Mr. PatnickTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects the review into the viability of relocating Inland Revenue staff out of London to be completed; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Norman LamontMy right hon. Friend the Paymaster General announced on 9 February that most large Departments had reviews of location in hand. The Inland Revenue's review is well advanced, but its report has not yet been published, nor will decisions be taken on its recommendations, until full consultations have taken place with the staff and the departmental trade union side. As yet, no timetable has been set for such consultation, so I cannot tell my hon. Friend when an announcement will be made.