Written question asked by Gerald Howarth (Conservative) on Tuesday, 3 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2015. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 March 2015 on behalf of the Treasury.

Tax Avoidance

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, when his Department plans to report publicly on the progress it has achieved using accelerated payment notices.

Answer: With regards to HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) staff training on Accelerated Payments Notices, I would refer the hon. member to the answer I gave to a written question on 26 February 2015 (HC Deb, 26 February 2015, cW).

The number of HMRC officials currently engaged in dealing with Accelerated Payments Notices is 270Full Time Equivalents.

With regards to HMRC’s plans to report the progress on Accelerated Payments, I would refer the hon. member to my answer of 10 February (HC Deb, 10 February 2015, cW)

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