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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Ken Purchase (Labour). It was answered on Tuesday, 2 February 2010 on behalf of the Treasury.


Topical Questions

Question
What arrangements is the Economic Secretary making in relation to international agreements about tax avoidance and evasion? I am thinking particularly of Belize, where I understand a major donor to the Conservative party may be avoiding taxation.
Answer

We have made a great deal of progress on tax information exchange agreements in the last year. I believe we have made more progress in the last year that in the previous 10 years put together. Last week the OECD published a report showing good progress across the board. In regard to Belize, however, I can tell the House that no agreements have been signed so far.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
505 c163 
Session
2009-10
Oral question type
1st Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
International cooperation Tax avoidance
Link
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