HC Deb 03 April 1979 vol 965 c601W
Mr. Cryer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated loss of tax revenue due to pay-as-you-earn avoidance by foreign residents working in the offshore oil industry.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

The Inland Revenue does not have sufficient information to make any reliable estimate.

Mr. Cryer

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he intends to introduce regulations to ensure that pay-as-you-earn regulations apply to foreign companies engaged in offshore work.

Mr. Robert Sheldon

This matter is under consideration.