§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Prime Minister what are the powers of and the authority for Ministers to grant extrastatutory tax concessions; and if she will make a statement.
§ The Prime MinisterThe boards of Inland Revenue and of Customs and Excise have duties laid upon them by statute, subject to the general direction of the Treasury. The Government are considering the debate on extrastatutory concessions which took place at Report stage of the Finance Bill last year and will publish a response as soon as it is ready.