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HMRC Workforce Change (Cornwall)

Volume 479: debated on Monday 21 July 2008

I rise to present two petitions, the first of which concerns a matter that shocked the local community in west Cornwall. The community opposes the proposed closure of Penlowarth, the Penzance tax office, as it thinks the closure would be barmy, would lose more money than it would gain, would result in the loss of some of the most experienced, capable employees and would contradict the Government’s claims that they are supporting the economic regeneration of the UK’s poorest region.

The petition states:

The Petition of those concerned about the closure of local HMRC offices in Cornwall.

Declares that they are concerned about cuts to public services, particularly the proposed closure of the HMRC offices.

The Petitioners therefore request that the House of Commons urges HM Treasury to reconsider the decision to close local HMRC office in Cornwall, which provides an excellent service to local people.

And the Petitioners remain, etc.

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