§ Lord Pearson of Rannoch asked Her Majesty's Government:
§ Further to the Written Answer by Lord McIntosh of Haringey on 13 June (WA44), whether they are satisfied that Clause 88 in the Finance Bill and the rules affecting controlled foreign companies are legal under European Union law or Article 14 of the European Convention on Human Rights; and, if so, why. [HL4826]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe Government are satisfied that Clause 88 in the Finance Bill is not incompatible with the Human Rights Convention or EU law generally. The Government do not believe the reserve powers provided by the clause breach any of the articles of the Human Rights Convention or any aspect of EU law.