HC Deb 16 March 1983 vol 39 cc163-4W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will publish in the Official Report such information as he has available showing the increase in the amount of (a) income tax, (b) capital gains tax and (c) capital transfer tax which has accrued since the removal of exchange control as a result of the increase in the

Ministers also discussed proposals for a new trade regime between the Community and Cyprus and for a new financial protocol with Malta. Both subjects were remitted for further consideration by the committee of permanent representatives.

The Commission reported on the state of its negotiations with Spain for a voluntary restraint arrangement covering imports of Spanish steel in 1983. These negotiations are to continue and a further report will be made to the April Council.

At the ministerial negotiating conference with the Portuguese in the margins of the Council, Community declarations on outstanding points on taxation and direct investment were presented to the Portuguese.

Finally, Ministers had a further discussion of the remaining outstanding points on the Genscher-Colombo proposals on which the presidency will make a report to the European Council.