Written question asked by Austin Mitchell (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 November 1988. It was answered by Baroness Thatcher (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 November 1988 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

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Untitled Written question

Question

To provide a fiscal disincentive as a first tests of usefulness of all mergers & takeovers of quoted companies, including takeover of companies overseas, including increasing capital duty & extending it to the issue of shares in the acquiring company. - No.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

140 c255W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Mergers Takeovers Capital taxes