HC Deb 18 January 1972 vol 829 cc113-4W
Mr. Edward Taylor

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will take steps to prevent the transfer of funds from Great Britain to finance the purchase of arms by terrorist organisations.

Mr. Higgins

Specific application to remit funds to non-sterling area countries for income tax purposes against their remuneration as Members of Parliament, together with such comparable figures for 1970–71 as can at present be obtained.

Mr. Patrick Jenkin

The table below brings up to date the 1969–70 figures published on 27th May, 1971:

for the purpose described would not fall within the categories of transfers for which exchange control consent is given.