§ Mr. CarmichaelTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many companies have been rejected for entry into the tonnage tax scheme in each year since the system was introduced; and how many of these were operating under(a) the red ensign and (b) other flags. [145285]
§ Dawn PrimaroloNo company has had an election for tonnage tax rejected.
Companies can discuss their eligibility for the regime in advance with the Inland Revenue. Where such discussions take place, a company will sometimes decide not to make an election.