Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 8 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 December 1998. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Monday, 14 December 1998 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will list the areas of tax policy in which the Paymaster General has been involved since 2nd May 1997; and if he will make a statement; which Minister is responsible for the review of corporate taxation; and if he will make a statement; what are the reasons for changes in the policy responsibilities of the Paymaster General in relation to tax matters in the last eight months; and if he will make a statement.

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