Mr. McDonald highlighted the proposal by HMRC to close its Cumbernauld tax office as part of a wider programme called 'Building our future.' He noted that this would impact workers who have given decades of service, many of whom will not be able to transfer due to various personal reasons or travel limitations. The speech emphasised the detrimental effect on the town and community of Cumbernauld and argued against the logic behind these changes from a taxpayer's perspective. Mr. McDonald also pointed out the controversy surrounding 'Building our future,' citing instances where similar office closures have led to difficulties in tax collection, recruitment issues, and overall negative impacts. He called for the Government to take responsibility, reconsider closure proposals, conduct thorough impact assessments, address workforce concerns, and ensure that new housing developments do not come at the expense of job security.