Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to prevent suicides by people facing HMRC action in relation to Loan Charge legislation and disguised remuneration schemes.

Any loss of life is a tragedy, and HMRC takes issues relating to loss of life or serious injury extremely seriously.

HMRC is committed to , wherever possible, identifying taxpayers who need extra help and giving them the support they need.

Taxpayers are supported by HMRC’s trained advisers. Where appropriate, they signpost taxpayers to voluntary and community organisations. To further improve the emotional support offered to taxpayers, HMRC's Extra Support Teams and Samaritans are working together to deliver an 18-month project. As part of the project, Samaritans will help strengthen HMRC’s Extra Support Teams by providing additional guidance to identify taxpayers who might be in vulnerable circumstances, and signpost them to support. Where needed, HMRC will signpost customers to a dedicated Samaritans helpline for specialist emotional support.