Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what independent safeguarding arrangements were established for employees of the former Valuation Office Agency following its merger into HMRC on 1 April 2026 for employees who report harassment, bullying, or discrimination during an active internal investigation into the reported conduct.

Following the merger of the Valuation Office Agency into HMRC on 1 April 2026, former VOA employees became HMRC employees and are largely covered by the same HMRC policies, procedures and support arrangements as other HMRC employees.

Cases relating to former VOA employees within VO Group continue to be supported by a dedicated VO HR Consultancy team within HMRC's Expert Advice Service.Employees have access to the range of support available to HMRC staff, including wellbeing support, the Employee Assistance Programme, Trade Union support and other relevant support mechanisms.