Written question asked by William Cash (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 10 December 1998. It was answered by Baroness Primarolo (Labour) on Thursday, 10 December 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, If he will make a statement on his use of the veto in respect of EU tax harmonisation measures relating to (a) corporate and company taxation, (b) VAT, (c) income tax, (d) taxes on investment and (e) capital taxes. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Cash: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his use of the veto in respect of EU tax harmonisation measures relating to (a) corporate and company taxation, (b) VAT, (c) income tax, (d) taxes on investment and (e) capital taxes. [61775] Dawn Primarolo: Decisions in all these areas are subject to unanimity. The Government will not support any action at European level that will threaten jobs or the competitive position of British business.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 61775; 322 c294W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Companies Corporation tax Income tax Investment income EU action Taxation VAT Standardisation Capital taxes