Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 46 of HM Revenue and Customs Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17, whether HM Revenue and Customs took account of the minority status of the Cornish under the Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities when it made location decisions under the Building our Future Programme.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) conducted People and Equality Impact Assessments using known workforce management data as part of the initial planning for its Locations Programme.

All staff will have a one-to-one discussion with their manager around a year ahead of any move. These discussions will establish if staff can move and the level of support required, and the potential impact on people with protected characteristics, including national origin.

HMRC’s approach considers all impacts across all of the groups protected under equality legislation. It is continually assessing, managing and refreshing the documenting of these impacts and associated actions.