Proceeding contribution from Anthony D Wright (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 11 March 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on HMRC (Office Closures).

HMRC (Office Closures)

I agree with the hon. Gentleman. The one thing that we have done wrong is to remove front-line services; as a result, jobs have gone in the Department for Work and Pensions and in other areas. Over the past two and a half or three years I have been working extremely hard on the consultation, and I have come to know many of those in HMRC who work with individuals. It is clear and apparent that we need to increase the number of face-to-face contacts rather than diminish them. I merely ask whether the Conservative party spokesman agrees with that point of view. Is it his party's policy to increase front-line services in the public sector, and specifically within HMRC, should the opportunity arise?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 489 c92WH
Session: 2008-09
Chamber / Committee: Westminster Hall
Subjects: Conditions of employment Cost effectiveness Business Closures Advisory services Women Employment Great Yarmouth Public sector Members Location Public service Staff Tax allowances Reorganisation Tax evasion Revenue and Customs
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