§ Jim DobbinTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how he estimates the Inland Revenue's ruling of 24 October will affect the welfare of tenants occupying the housing stock of Craven Housing Limited. [144634]
§ Keith HillI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given on 15 December 2003.
§ Jim DobbinTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if the Government will compensate Bury St. Edmunds for the loss of funds available to the Haverbury Housing Partnership following the Inland Revenue's ruling of 24 October 2003; [144165]
(2) if the Government will compensate Letchworth for the loss of funds available to North Hertfordshire Homes Ltd. following the Inland Revenue's ruling of 24 October 2003; [144166]
802W(3) if the Government will compensate Skipton for the loss of funds available to Craven Housing Ltd. following the Inland Revenue's ruling of 24 October 2003; [144167]
(4) if the Government will compensate Hereford for the loss of funds available to Herefordshire Housing Ltd. that will result from the Inland Revenue's ruling of 24 October 2003. [144169]
§ Dawn PrimaroloOn 24 October 2003, the Inland Revenue gave its preliminary view on the tax implications of contracts developed by a major accountancy firm. Discussions are continuing.