Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many HMRC staff have the necessary IT equipment to work from home.

HMRC have made all possible provisions to ensure that they continue to collect the vital revenues that pay for public services and support those in need during this difficult time. Since the end of March, approximately 90% of the HMRC workforce has been working from home with the necessary equipment, with about 10% supported to safely work from an office environment owing to operational requirements. HMRC will keep this under review as and when the Government advice in response to COVID-19 evolves, ensuring that they protect the safety of their workforce and continue to deliver their vital public functions.