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13 Sep 2010
The taxman's top civil servant has apologised for the PAYE gaffes, after initially refusing to say sorry for the errors which have affected six million workers.
Speaking to BBC Radio 4, Dave Hartnett originally refused to apologise, but backtracked on his decision later that day, declaring he was deeply sorry for the blunder.
Hartnett's apology came in the wake of government figures understood to be unhappy with the Radio 4 interview.
"I am deeply sorry that people are facing an unexpected tax bill," Hartnett said in a statement.
"Everyone in HMRC is working hard to make this as painless as possible. I apologise if my remarks came across as insensitive."
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Unbelievable HMRC arrogance
I listened to the weekend radio statements of Dave Hartnett, and could not believe the arrogance of the man.
He should have the decency to resign, but no doubt will cling on to his tax payer funded position for dear life.
Posted by: David, 13 Sep 2010 | 00:00
Apology by Hartnett
In the real world a person who makes such a mistake would lose their job. Why are Civil Servants not treated in the same way as real persons!
Posted by: Frustrated of Milford, 13 Sep 2010 | 00:00
Dave, the overpaid tax collector.
I cannot see any reason why this man is still in the job? It's because of arrogant people like him that our economy is in a mess. Why oh why can't these fools be put to the test in the private sector before being unleashed on the general public?
Posted by: danger mouse, 13 Sep 2010 | 00:00
biggest coward
he has no guts 2 resign being 2 arrogant & very badly in need of his fat cow salary as same never achieved in private sector because of his below quality status, unlike in his job4life@hmrc costly white elephant, even scared by coalition!!!.
Posted by: fw, 14 Sep 2010 | 00:00