HC Deb 07 November 1997 vol 300 cc354-5W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what directions he has given to Government Departments in relation to their expenditures on tax avoidance advice; and if he will make a statement. [13532]

Mr. Darling

[holding answer 30 October 1997]: Guidance on tax avoidance was issued to departments in December 1996. This guidance warns departments against the use of tax advisers for tax avoidance purposes.

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