§ 15. Mr. NichollsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how he proposes to ensure that Britain's taxation will not be harmonised with that of the rest of the EU when Britain joins European Monetary Union. [61760]
§ Dawn PrimaroloDecisions in this area are subject to unanimity. This would not be affected if the UK joined EMU.
§ 29. Mr. CashTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on his use of the veto in respect of EU tax harmonisation measures relating to(a) corporate and company taxation, (b) VAT, (c) income tax, (d) taxes on investment and (e) capital taxes. [61775]
§ Dawn PrimaroloDecisions in all these areas are subject to unanimity. The Government will not support any action at European level that will threaten jobs or the competitive position of British business.
§ 35. Mr. ChopeTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the Government's policy on proposals for tax harmonisation in Europe. [61782]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe Government will not support any action at European level that will threaten jobs or the competitive position of British business. Tax harmonisation is not the way forward for Europe. The priority for Europe is the promotion of employment reforms and competitive markets to achieve higher levels of employment and prosperity.
§ 37. Sir Michael SpicerTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what action he intends to take to prevent tax harmonisation in the European Union. [61784]
§ Dawn PrimaroloDecisions in this area are subject to unanimity. The Government will not support any action at European level that will threaten jobs or the competitive position of British business.