Part of Finance Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:30 am on 13 June 2002.
I am glad to hear the Minister saying that the Government accept the tension, and that they are willing to keep the matter under review and consider following the US section 338 model. As the new economy sector recovers over the next few years, intangibles will be more important than ever. I am sure that the Revenue will keep a beady eye out for new schemes that try to marry the two conflicts—of buyers wanting to buy assets and sellers wanting to sell shares. The problem may be solved; otherwise, it may be an indication that it is time to make a change. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.
Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.