Written question asked by Catherine McKinnell (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 November 2012, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 November 2012. It was answered by David Gauke (Conservative) on Tuesday, 27 November 2012 on behalf of the Treasury.

Taxation: Self-assessment

Question

(3) how much staff time at HM Revenue and Customs was dedicated to processing paper format self-assessment forms in 2011-12;

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Catherine McKinnell:

Answer

HMRC has around 1,350 staff carrying out self-assessment tax return processing activity.

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