Written question asked by Gemma Doyle (Labour) on Thursday, 12 March 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 (named day). It was answered by Justine Greening (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 March 2015 on behalf of the Department for International Development.
Developing Countries: Tax Avoidance and Evasion
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what steps her Department is taking to help developing countries to tackle tax avoidance and evasion.
- Answer
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The UK put tax and development at the heart of our G8 presidency in 2013. We are working with our international partners to provide expert assistance to developing countries to tackle tax evasion and avoidance. At the Autumn Statement the Government announced an additional £5 million for HMRC for dedicated tax expertise to help developing countries tackle tax avoidance and evasion.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 908149
- Session
- 2014-15
- Question not reached
- Yes
- Subjects
- Developing countries Tax avoidance Tax evasion
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