HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICES IN GREATER MANCHESTER

That this House notes with concern proposals to close half of Greater Manchester's 18 HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offices; recognises that the staff employed provide a first-class service to people in Greater Manchester; is concerned that the ability of HMRC to provide tax advice to the public and local businesses in Rochdale, Altrincham, Ashton-under-Lyne, Bury, Cheadle, Oldham, Salford and Stockport would be undermined by these closures; and calls on the Government and HMRC to reverse this decision and ensure that the people of Greater Manchester have an easily accessible Revenue and Customs office in their area.