Question to the HM Treasury:
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will ensure that all HMRC officials dealing with people affected by IR35 have received mental health first aid training.
All HMRC staff receive the relevant training required to perform their duties. This includes training for staff working with taxpayers who require extra support, including supporting those with mental health conditions.
HMRC have teams dedicated to supporting customers who require additional support. This includes Customer Service staff who operate the customer helplines, and teams within the directorates that conduct compliance activity.