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AS ONE DOOR CLOSES.......ANOTHER OPENS!

27 May 2005 06:15 PM

HM Revenue & Customs is relocating its' public Enquiry Centre currently based at Tyne Bridge Tower, Church Street, Gateshead.

The Gateshead office will close on Friday 3 June 2005 and the Enquiry Centre will transfer the short distance across the Tyne to its' new location at:

Aidan House
All Saints Centre
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 2TT

Bill Kenny, Customer Relations Manager said:
"We look forward to meeting all our customers at the new location where we offer a bigger reception area. Our customers can expect to receive the same high level of service as before."

Notes for editors

1. No appointment is necessary at Aidan House.

2. An additional Enquiry Centre is located at:

Gilbridge House
High Street West
Sunderland SR1 3HL

3. Additional information can be found on our website at www.hrmc.gov.uk

4. Further help and assistance can be obtained by calling the following Helpline numbers:

Sunderland Contact Centre 0845 302 1414
Tax Credits Helpline 0845 300 390
Self Assessment Helpline 0845 900 0444

Issued by HM Revenue & Customs Press Office
Website www.hmrc.gov.uk