Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to page 103 of the HMRC Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18, what steps HMRC has taken to to ensure that visually impaired staff that have been issued with Microsoft Surface Pros are able to use accessibility software including Zoomtext.

HMRC currently provides a range of assistive technologies to support visually impaired members of staff, including an upgraded version of Zoomtext compatible with Surface Pros.

The Department will continue to work with both key suppliers and staff to improve and expand its suite of accessibility software, as part of its commitment to being a leading employer for equality, diversity and inclusion.