I agree with my hon. Friend. Does he think that part of the problem is the operation of HMRC and its arm’s-length relationship with the Treasury? He speaks eloquently about people’s disillusionment with politicians and their ability to affect things. Does he agree that it is perhaps now time for Treasury Ministers to have more direct control over the operational decisions of HMRC?
Ways and Means
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Beamish
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 6 September 2017.
It occurred during Debate on Ways and Means.
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