Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Answer of 7 October 2019 to Question 293714, whether he makes an equality impact assessment on people that HMRC contacts in for tax compliance checks.

HMRC consider the equality impacts of all their policies, including compliance policies, before they are introduced, and these assessments are published within Tax Impact Information Notes on GOV.UK. HMRC are committed to treating all their customers fairly and to providing tailored support and reasonable adjustments to all customers who need extra help to manage their tax and benefit affairs. They offer support to all customers undergoing compliance checks according to their needs.