Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many times HMRC was taken to an employment tribunal for disability discrimination in 2017-18.

During the period 2017-18, there were 40 instances of HMRC being taken to an employment tribunal for disability discrimination.

Of these, 15 cases are still ongoing with the outcome of the remaining 25:

Dismissed 3

Settled 8

Struck Out 3

Withdrawn 9

Won 2

HMRC has welcomed Laura Whyte’s Respect at Work report and has accepted all its recommendations. We will with immediate effect review our policies, processes and standards to ensure we foster a positive working environment for everyone, and a culture that meets our values.