Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 November 1988. It was answered by Lord Lamont of Lerwick (Conservative) on Monday, 7 November 1988 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Written question

Question

What was principal reason for reduction between 1985 & 1986 in amount allocated by industrial & commercial companies out of income for payment of UK taxes - Reduction is payments of petroleum revenue tax by North sea companies

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c37W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Business Petroleum revenue tax Tax yields

Contains statistics

Yes