Written question asked by Adam Price (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 19 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 November 2001. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Monday, 5 November 2001 on behalf of the Treasury.
Treasury
- Question
- To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions he has had with his European colleagues on the Tobin tax; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Adam Price: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what recent discussions he has had with his European colleagues on the Tobin tax; and if he will make a statement. [9849] Mr. Boateng: The Tobin tax was discussed by European finance ministers during the 22 September informal ECOFIN meeting in Liege. Ministers agreed to further work into the economic implications and practical issues raised by the Tobin tax as part of a wider study into the challenges of globalisation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 9849; 374 c72W;374 c71W
- Session
- 2001-02
- Subjects
- Currency speculation EU economic policy Taxation Tobin tax
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