§ Mr. Alfred MorrisTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what representations he received asking for the deletion of clause 241 of the Finance Bill or to have it amended following consultation between the Treasury and the Institute of Chartered Accountants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. DorrellFollowing representations made before and during the Committee stage debate on 17 March, the clause has been withdrawn. The Government have given a commitment to bring the matter back before the House in the next Finance Bill, which will allow the Inland Revenue and professional institutes an opportunity for consultations.