HC Deb 06 March 1978 vol 945 cc463-4W
Mr. Onslow

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what representations he has made to the Government of India against its unilateral application of a turnover tax on British shipping companies trading to and from Indian ports.

Mr. Clinton Davis

No specific representations have been made. However talks have been held between officials of the two Governments about a comprehensive double taxation agreement in which the taxation of shipping has been dis-

soft toilet rolls have been dumped from Spain. The EEC Commission's view is that the volume of imports does not as yet warrant a full investigation, but the situation is being watched closely.

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