HC Deb 07 November 2002 vol 392 c796W
Mr. Austin Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether account is taken in PFI and PPP contracts of whether bidders are based in tax havens; and what assessment is made in awarding such contracts of the competitive advantage given to such companies; [80216]

(2) if he will ban companies based in tax havens from participation in Government contracts. [80215]

Mr. Boateng

I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.