To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will identify the number and designation of jobs which he expects to be lost following the structure reviews within the Inland Revenue department; what consultation has taken place with the appropriate trade unions; and if he will make a statement.

[holding 18 November 1991]: The team reviewing the Inland revenue's organisation and structure has yet to report. The review team is consulting a wide range of staff within the Department, has invited representations from the appropriate trade unions and has had discussions with trade union representatives.