§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what representations he has received asking for legislation to forbid offshore purchasers of a group of companies selling its constituent businesses free of tax at the corporate level; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RedwoodI have received a number of representations on this issue from hon. Members and others, but the matter is one which falls to be considered by my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer, rather than by me.