Written question asked by David Lidington (Conservative) on Wednesday, 5 December 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 February 2002. It was answered by Lord Boateng (Labour) on Friday, 1 February 2002 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question: To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, which organisation has been awarded the contract from the Inland Revenue for a study of the compliance costs of corporation tax for UK businesses; what is the cost to public funds of that contract; and if he will make a statement; which organisation has been awarded the contract by Customs and Excise for a research study of the compliance costs of VAT for UK businesses; what is the cost to public funds of that contract; and if he will make a statement.

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