asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the subjects on which professional consultants' reports have been commissioned by Her Majesty's Customs and Excise and at what cost, in each of the years 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978.

I have nothing to add to my reply to the hon. Member on 22 January [Official Report, 22 January 1979; Vol. 961, c. 34.]

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the subjects on which professional consultants' reports have been commissioned by the Inland Revenue and at what cost, in each of the years 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 and 1978.

I will let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.