HC Deb 28 October 1999 vol 336 cc939-40W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list those elements of fiscal harmonisation currently being discussed at EU level to which he(a) has and (b) has not raised objections; and if he will make a statement. [95225]

Dawn Primarolo

As the joint statement made by the Prime Minister and the German Chancellor last December makes clear, the UK Government will not support proposals leading to a higher tax burden and jeopardising competitiveness and jobs in the EU. We fully support enhanced co-operation in the fight against tax abuse and evasion, and to combat unfair tax competition.