Crown Dependencies

HC Deb 23 November 1999 vol 339 cc73-4W

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he recognises the rights of the Crown Dependencies to set their own tax rates, structure and allowances without reference to the UK Government. [98733]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

Legislation on taxation in the Crown Dependencies has always taken the form of laws enacted by the legislatures of the Crown Dependencies. All primary legislation passed by those legislatures requires the Assent of the Queen in Council.