§ Mr. SoamesTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement on the current draft agreement between the Inland Revenue and the Thalidomide Trust. [158750]
§ Dawn PrimaroloThe tax affairs of the Thalidomide Trust, like those of all taxpayers, are confidential and a matter for the trustees and the Inland Revenue. If the 927W trustees wish to make a statement about any discussions they have had with the Inland Revenue that is for them to decide.