Of course, the noble Lord is quite right about the substantial cuts in the resources available to HMRC. That has undoubtedly been a factor in its ability to deal with inquiries and to deal with people sensitively. However, it is not to blame for implementing the loan charge, which was passed by Parliament—by the House of Commons. Dealing with this requires a change in the law. Do the Opposition support that?
Making Tax Digital for VAT (Economic Affairs Committee Report)
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Monday, 29 April 2019.
It occurred during Debates on select committee report on Making Tax Digital for VAT (Economic Affairs Committee Report).
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