Written questions

Revenue and Customs: Telephone Services

2026-05-28 · Treasury · 4604 · Official question

Shivani Raja

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps HMRC is taking to reduce call waiting times on its helplines.

Answer

Improving day-to-day performance, including waiting time on helplines, is a key priority for HMRC. HMRC are taking steps to make sure more of their services are digital, so customers can self-serve online. HMRC online services and the HMRC app are conveni...