HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICE CLOSURES (No.2)

That this House notes with concern Government proposals to close HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) offices in Barrow, Kendal and Lancaster; is concerned that this would leave people and businesses across a massive area in the north west of England without access to these services; appreciates the high level of service by HMRC staff in these offices; recognises the difficulties of staff in finding another place of work within reasonable travelling distance; and calls on the Government to suspend the closure plans and conduct a full socio-economic review of the impact on the area affected by these proposals.