HM REVENUE AND CUSTOMS OFFICE CLOSURES (No.2)

Early day motion 1893, tabled 25 June 2008 by Tim Farron (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 24 members.

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.

Signatures by party: Labour 11, Liberal Democrat 6, Conservative 3, DUP 2, Independent 1, UKIP 1.