PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
ClearSprings Group (1 February 2016)
Question Asked
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether (a) Clearsprings (Management) Ltd and (b) Clearsprings (Ready Homes) Ltd are under investigation by HM Revenue and Customs.
Asked by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour)
Asked by:
Stephen Doughty (Labour)
Answer
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is legally prohibited from discussing the tax affairs of identifiable businesses.
Section 18 of the Commissioners for Revenue & Customs Act 2005 imposes a duty of confidentiality upon officers of HMRC which means they are unable to disclose information which relates to functions of HMRC. This includes any specific action taken in response to information provided.
Answered by:
Mr David Gauke (Independent)
4 February 2016
Contains Parliamentary information licensed under the Open Parliament Licence v3.0.