Written question asked by Allan Stewart (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 14 May 1996. It was answered by Michael Jack (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 May 1996 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: When he last met the SFIA Educational Trusts concerning the taxation of educational trusts.

Answer: Mr. Stewart: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he last met the School Fees Insurance Association concerning the taxation of educational trusts; and if he will make a statement.[28321] Mr. Jack: Following the Charity Commissioners' recent decision that certain educational trusts are not truly charitable, I met representatives of the trusts concerned, including the SFIA, on 9 May, when I learned of the discussions they have been having with the Charity Commission and the Inland Revenue about ways of addressing current issues.

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