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Tax office staff in Wales are being told of changes to the service, amid fears hundreds of jobs could be lost. | Tax office staff in Wales are being told of changes to the service, amid fears hundreds of jobs could be lost. |
Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is giving staff details about its sites in Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham and Porthmadog. | Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is giving staff details about its sites in Cardiff, Swansea, Wrexham and Porthmadog. |
Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman called for clarification amid speculation the service will be centralised in Cardiff. | Plaid Cymru's economy spokesman called for clarification amid speculation the service will be centralised in Cardiff. |
Rhun ap Iorwerth said about 350 staff were based in Wrexham, 300 in Swansea and 20 in Porthmadog. | Rhun ap Iorwerth said about 350 staff were based in Wrexham, 300 in Swansea and 20 in Porthmadog. |
An HMRC spokesman said: "We will inform our staff about the future direction of our estate. | |
"We have been clear for some time that this will mean fewer, but larger and more modern offices that will help us to deliver better services to our customers and bring in more tax revenue for public services." | |
The spokesman added the changes would take place over 10 years. |