HC Deb 31 July 1998 vol 317 cc649-50W
Sir Robert Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he will publish his consultation paper on the North Sea fiscal regime; and if he will make a statement. [49369]

Mr. Fearn

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what plans he has to adjust the tax regime on oil companies. [47769]

Mr. Fallon

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects to publish the consultation document on the taxation of North Sea oil. [54118]

Dawn Primarolo

[holding answer 9 July 1998]: I regret that it has not been possible to provide a substantive answer before the Summer recess. I shall write to the hon. Gentlemen shortly and place a copy of the letter in the Library.