HC Deb 20 December 1989 vol 164 cc242-3W
Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what estimates he has of tax revenue which is being lost through the creation of business transactions carried out solely or mainly for tax reasons between United Kingdom-based individuals and companies and trusts and companies located in (a) Jersey, (b) the Isle of Man, (c) Guernsey, (d) the Netherlands Antilles, (e) the Cayman Islands and (f) Liechtenstein.

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 19 December 1989]: I regret that the information requested is not available.

Mr. David Shaw

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the latest estimate he has of assets owned by United Kingdom resident companies and individuals which have been disposed of or transferred to(a) the Isle of Man, (b) Guernsey, (c) Jersey, (d) the Cayman Islands and (e) the Netherlands Antilles corporate, trust or individual ownership in each of the last five years.

Mr. Lilley

[holding answer 19 December 1989]: I regret that the information is not available on which to base such estimates.