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Written question asked by Baroness Hodge of Barking (Labour) on Friday, 23 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2020 (named day). It was answered by John Glen (Conservative) on Monday, 2 November 2020 on behalf of the Treasury.


Trusts: Registration

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will publish guidance on the process by which commissioners of the new Trust Registration Service will allow (a) investigative journalists and (b) non-governmental organisations access to that register in line with the purpose of the fifth anti-money laundering directive.

Answer

The government is currently in the process of developing guidance on the expanded version of the Trust Registration Service (TRS). This guidance will cover the circumstances and process which will apply to those seeking access to the register.

HMRC will publish the detailed guidance in advance of the relevant provisions coming into effect.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
108196
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Registration Trusts
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk