HC Deb 27 July 1976 vol 916 c190W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will seek to amend the present law which enables business men to claim tax relief on payments made for declared and known corrupt practices.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

This question was looked into by the Royal Commission on Standards of Conduct in Public Life, whose report is being given careful consideration by the Government. Its majority report, as my hon. Friend may be aware, does not recommend any changes in the Taxes Acts.