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Written question asked by Martin Smyth (Ulster Unionist Party), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 February 1988. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Thursday, 18 February 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.


Written question

Question
To comment on & estimate sums lost to Revenue through IRA & other paramilitary extortion rackets in last 3 years & what efforts have been made to ensure coordination between the Revenue, the RUC & other police forces - I can make no reliable estimate of such sums. The Inland Revenue co-operates with police forces investigating suspected tax offences.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127 c726W;127 c723-4W
Session
1987-88
Subjects
Criminal investigation Inland Revenue IRA Police Tax yields Royal Ulster Constabulary Extortion Paramilitary forces
Contains statistics
Yes