Personal details for 25 million lost - Statement by Alistair Darling

Further to my post earlier today the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, has now made his statement to MPs about a “major operational problem” at HM Revenue & Customs.

In his statement he confirms the loss of personal details relating to 25 million individuals not 15 million as reported earlier.

A full report of the Chancellor’s statement can be found here.