HC Deb 22 January 2004 vol 416 c1423W
Mr. Letwin

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) what steps he is taking to ensure that companies do not avoid paying tax in the UK; and if he will make a statement; [R] [149815]

(2) what steps he is taking to ensure that individuals do not avoid their tax responsibilities; and if he will make a statement. [R] [149816]

Dawn Primarolo

This Government are committed to tackling avoidance of tax and has introduced a number of anti-avoidance measures. We continue to monitor the position and shall not hesitate to introduce further legislation to protect the tax base when it is necessary to do so.