Debate on HMRC's Building our Future plan

This debate was opened by Chris Stephens, SNP Member for Glasgow South West.

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Text of the motion

"That this House has considered HM Revenue and Customs' (HMRC) plan Building Our Future which will close most of its offices and make substantial staffing reductions; is concerned that this could seriously compromise the ability of HMRC to collect tax, enforce compliance and close the tax gap; believes the plan should have been subjected to parliamentary scrutiny; and calls on the Government to ensure that Building our Future is suspended until a comprehensive consultation and review has been undertaken."

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