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Written question asked by Baroness Tonge (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 28 April 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 May 1999. It was answered by Patricia Hewitt (Labour) on Monday, 10 May 1999 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what representations he has received concerning the introduction of a tax on currency speculation. - (Holding answer 6 May 1999).
Answer

Dr. Tonge: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he has received concerning the introduction of a tax on currency speculation. [83080] Ms Hewitt: [holding answer 6 May 1999]: The Treasury has received a number of representations from members of the public and two letters from hon. Members about the proposal to introduce a tax on currency speculation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
83080; 331 c59W
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Currency speculation Taxation