Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to accelerate the processing of tax credit change of circumstances notifications.

There are currently three ways to report a change of circumstance: telephone, paper form or digitally. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has processed UK tax credit change of circumstances in an average of less than ten days during the current tax year and is meeting all internal targets for dealing with changes. HMRC keeps performance levels under constant review, including opportunities for further improvements in this area.