Written question asked by Harry Barnes (Labour) on Thursday, 4 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 18 May 2000. It was answered by Melanie Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 May 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

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Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, What recent representations he has received recently concerning the taxation of international currency speculation. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Mr. Barnes: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received recently concerning the taxation of international currency speculation. [121391] Miss Melanie Johnson: This House had the opportunity to discuss the taxation of international currency transactions on 18 April, in the adjournment debate tabled by my hon. Friend the Member for Glasgow, Maryhill (Mrs. Fyfe). My hon. Friend the Financial Secretary to the Treasury set out the Government's view on that occasion. In addition, the Treasury has received several letters from hon. Members, who raised the issue on behalf of their constituents, and several letters directly from members of the public.

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