Written question asked by Ann Clwyd (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 December 1990. It was answered by Lord Maude of Horsham (Conservative) on Thursday, 6 December 1990 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Untitled Written question

Question

What was the amount of provisions against Third World debts set aside by commercial banks on which tax relief was allowed in the latest year for which figures were available; and what was the total tax relief allowed. - Figures given.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

182 c189W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Debts Corporation tax Banks Developing countries Tax allowances Commercial banks

Contains statistics

Yes