Written questions

Revenue and Customs: Managed Service Companies

Commons · Question 124093 · Tabled 26 Mar 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 13 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Mary Glindon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether HMRC anticipates a reduction in the use or recruitment of Surge staff as MSP staffing increases.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 13 Apr 2026

Customer demand for HMRC services can fluctuate significantly, both seasonally and in response to external events. HMRC uses Managed Service Providers (MSPs) to provide additional, flexible capacity to help manage these types of variations and support per...