Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
James Murray MP
Biography
James Murray was appointed Parliamentary Secretary (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury) at HM Treasury on 9 July 2024. He was elected as the MP for Ealing North in December 2019.
Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury
The Exchequer Secretary (XST) is responsible for:
- The UK tax system including:
- Direct, indirect, business, property, and personal taxation
- European and other international tax issues
- Customs and VAT at the border
- The Finance Bill and the National Insurance Bill
- Departmental Minister for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), the Valuation Office Agency, and the Government’s Actuary’s Department
- Tax administration policy
- Input to Investment Zones and Freeports focussing on tax and customs elements
- Overall responsibility for retained EU Law and Brexit opportunities