Written question asked by Lord Marlesford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Bassam of Brighton (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 May 2006.

NCIS: Tax Evasion

Question: How many people are currently employed by the National Criminal Intelligence Service; and how many of these are engaged in following up suspicions of tax evasion.

Answer: The National Criminal Intelligence Service ceased to exist on 1 April 2006 when the Serious Organised Crime Agency (SOCA) was launched. Around 1,200 NCIS staff joined SOCA, together with staff from the National Crime Squad, HM Revenue and Customs and immigration officers, bringing together a total of around 4,300 people who are employed by SOCA. None of these SOCA officers will be engaged in following up suspicions of tax evasion as this is a matter for Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs.

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