Hm Revenue And Customs Reorganisation

EDM number 683 in 2006-07, proposed by Paul Holmes on 19/01/2007.

That this House notes with concern the proposals launched for consultation on Wednesday 17th January to reshape HM Revenue and Customs offices nationwide involving the closure of many offices; considers that the current distribution of HM Revenue and Customs offices provides a high quality accessible service to the public; believes that the closure of branches will necessitate increased journey distances with associated higher costs to the public and the environment; acknowledges the excellent service provided by the two HM Revenue and Customs branches in Chesterfield to the people of Chesterfield and Derbyshire; believes that the closure of these branches and the proposed relocation to Sheffield would require residents of Chesterfield to undertake the difficult journey into the already congested and near gridlocked Sheffield road network, leading to increased costs, decreased accessibility, and a worse service due to reduced staffing levels; and calls upon the Government to reconsider its proposals.

This motion has been signed by a total of 20 MPs.