§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimate he has made of how market testing in the Inland Revenue will affect employment levels in the service.
§ Mr. DorrellThe Inland Revenue's current market testing programme covers approximately 3,350 posts. The effect of the programme on the numbers of staff in the Department will depend very much on the result of individual market tests.
§ Mr. KirkwoodTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to publish the Inland Revenue's main aims and objectives in relation to further market testing.
§ Mr. DorrellThe main aims and objectives of further market testing in the Inland Revenue will be to ensure best value for money and a high standard of service for taxpayers.