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THE "HMRC"

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Griseldagrouse Thu 10-Mar-16 11:24:04

Fed up with announcers etc referring to The HMRC or The HMS something or other. No need for The at all. If spelt out, you would not say, The Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs.

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ninathenana Thu 10-Mar-16 18:34:08

Your right there isn't but I confess I've said it.

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maryEJB Thu 10-Mar-16 22:37:32

It's like saying 'pin number' but I confess I e been guilty of that too!

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