Part of the debate – in the House of Lords am 3:17 pm ar 26 Mawrth 2024.
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Non-affiliated
3:17,
26 Mawrth 2024
My Lords, the media reports yesterday said that people who are unable to get online will still get assistance from staff during office hours, although it is not immediately clear how that will work. Given that more than 12 million people are required to complete self-assessment forms every year, maybe the Minister could advise your Lordships’ House about the discussions that have taken place with HMRC to facilitate all the people requiring self-assessment, particularly those who do not have online access and who need, by law, to complete such forms.
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