Investigatory Powers

Part of Clause 48 – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 17 May 1976.

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Photo of Mr Peter Rees Mr Peter Rees , Dover and Deal 12:00, 17 May 1976

Would the right hon. Gentleman consider the precedent set by the Home Secretary and institute an independent appeals procedure to look into abuses of power by the Inland Revenue? There seems to be a fair analogy between the police and the Inland Revenue. That might allay the concern of taxpayers.