Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. It was answered by James Murray (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Treasury.
Revenue and Customs: Staff
- Question
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To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the speech by the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury to the Institute for Government on 29 June 2026, whether Ministers make operational decisions regarding the deployment of Officers of Revenue & Customs appointed under Section 2 of the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005, and if she will make a statement.
- Answer
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I am accountable to Parliament for the overall strategic priorities, resourcing and performance of HMRC. As set out in the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005, HMRC Commissioners are responsible for decisions regarding the deployment of Officers of Revenue and Customs.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 18962
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Staff Revenue and Customs
- Legislation
- Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 2005
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