§ Mr. Maddenasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the net world income of the 20 largest United Kingdom multinational companies in each of the last five years; and what was the amount each of them paid in United Kingdom income tax in each of these years and at what rate.
§ Mr. DeakinsI have been asked to reply.
Such information is available from company accounts but cannot readily be compiled. I shall write to my hon. Friend.