§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what discussions he has had with other EU ministers about the tax status of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. [66125]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 18 January 1999]: There have been no discussions on the tax status of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what powers the Government have to influence the tax regimes of the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. [66122]
§ Dawn Primarolo[holding answer 18 January 1999]: The UK Government are discussing harmful tax competition issues with the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man and expect that they will play a full and constructive part in international initiatives on this subject. Legislation on taxation matters has always taken the form of laws enacted by the island legislatures.