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  Opposition Day - HMRC Office Closures
  
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  @ MP voted aye to stop the programme of HMRC office closures.
  @ MP voted no in favour of the programme of HMRC office closures.
  
  The majority of MPs voted in favour of the Government's programme of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Revenue_and_Customs HMRC] office closures.
  
  
  The motion rejected by the majority of MPs in this vote was:
  
  :That this House
  :condemns the proposed closure of HMRC offices in Scotland and throughout the UK;
  :believes that this will result in a reduced service to the public;
  :is concerned about the potential loss of tax yield;
  :is further concerned at the loss of jobs and expertise in local communities;
  :further believes that this will undermine efforts to reduce the tax gap :which currently stands at Â£34 billion;
  :also believes that this proposal will undermine the ability of SMEs to access information and advice and that the proposed closure programme is flawed and counterproductive; and
  :calls on the Government to halt its programme of HMRC office closures.
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