HL Deb 08 July 1999 vol 603 cc116-7WA
Viscount Hanworth

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is the compatibility of the Finance Bill with the European Convention on Human Rights. [HL3580]

]Lord McIntosh of Haringey

In accordance with the requirements of the Human Rights Act 1998, the Government are currently considering the compatibility of the Finance Bill with the Convention rights and will make the necessary statement in due course.