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prices and (b) output per head at con- stant prices for the periods and countries specified in the question and on a com- parable basis are given in the growth triangles in part two of "National Accounts of OECD countries 1976, Volume 1, Main Aggregates 26-129), published by the OECD.
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Inland Revenue Accountants
Mr. Banks asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will publish the number of qualified accountants employed in the revenue-collecting departments.
Mr. Robert Sheldon: The Inland Revenue employs 34 professional account- ants. In addition, about 2,300 inspectors of taxes are fully qualified in relevant accountancy matters.
FOREIGN AND COMMONWEALTH AFFAIRS
Rhodesia (Sanctions)
48. Mr. Rhodes James asked the Sec- retary of State for Foreign and Common- wealth Affairs whether he will refer to Mr. T. H. Bingham, QC, for investiga- tion in the course of his inquiry into eva- sion of sanctions against Rhodesia, the allegations made in his recent book by Mr. Jorge Jardim, the former Portuguese Minister, about the role of the then British Government in the matter.
Mr. Rowlands: My right hon. Friend understands that Mr. Jorge Jardim has been co-operating with the Bingham in- quiry, and that the allegations in his recent book have thus been brought to the inquiry's notice.
Hong Kong
Mr. Nicholas Winterton asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Com- monwealth Affairs under what conditions United Kingdom citizens may enter Hong Kong.
Mr. Luard: Most United Kingdom citi- zens may enter Hong Kong without visas and stay initially for up to six months. They should have sufficient funds to cover their stay or evidence of employment in Hong Kong. In certain cases visas are required for stays of over three months or for employment.
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Mr. Ralph Howell asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, further to his replies to the hon. Member for Norfolk, North, Official Report, 12th and 24th April 1978, how soon he is likely to be able to show the number of persons liv- ing below, on, and up to 140 per cent. of supplementary benefit level in 1976; and how soon he will know the itemised total net expenditure on family income support estimated for 1978-79.
Mr. Orme: I have nothing to add to 948, c. 434.] With regard to the last part my replies of 12th and 24th April-[Vol. of the Question I refer the hon. Mem- ber to my reply to him on 19th April 1978.
Hounslow Hospital
Mr. Hayhoe asked the Secretary_of partment is aware of the detailed propo- State for Social Services whether his De- sals 'made by the Hounslow hospital oc- hospital a community cupation committee for making Hounslow community hospital; and whether he will make a statement.
Mr. Moyle: A copy of these proposals has been sent to the Ealing, Hammersmith (Teaching) by the Kingston district com- and Hounslow Area Health Authority mittee of the Amalgamated Union of Engineering Workers. authority plans to develop Houslow hos- The area health pital as pital as a community hospital when resources allow.
Pharmaceutical Services Negotiation Committee
Sir Bernard Braine asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will indicate his willingness to concede ceutical Services Negotiation Committee the right to arbitration if the Pharma- were to rejoin the Whitley Council.
Mr. Moyle: If the Pharmaceutical Ser- vices Negotiating Committee were to seek to rejoin the Whitley Council it would clearly be necessary for the two sides to agree a new constitution. Negotiations on the scope and nature of any arbitra- tion arrangements would no doubt take place during such preliminary discussions.
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