Written question asked by Ralph Howell (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 1995. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 1995 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Treasury

Question

What is the latest date when an investigation into the black economy took place; what was its findings; and what was the estimate of the extent of the black economy, and the resulting loss of revenue in income tax, in actual and at 1995 prices. - No figures given but includes ref to chapter entitled 'Compliance' in annual report of board of Inland Revenue for year ending 31 March 1995 (in Library).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

39009; 264 c729W;264 c739W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Criminal investigation Black economy Income tax Tax evasion

Contains statistics

Yes