Clause 68 - EU Mutual Assistance Directive: notifications
Finance Bill
4:45 pm
Dawn Primarolo (Paymaster General, HM Treasury; Bristol South, Labour)
I can confirm that the original legislation was introduced in 1977. There were changes in the 1980s, followed by more changes in 2000, but the most substantial changes occurred during the period of the Conservative Government. This provision is the last piece and completes the change.
I assure the hon. Gentleman that confidentiality enshrined in legislation that has gone through this House in the formation of HMRC is in no way undermined or compromised. The process is conducted within the terms of the directive under strict confidentiality rules.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 68 ordered to stand part of the Bill.