The following is from Simon Hoggart’s Parliamentary sketch in the Guardian, 8 June
“It is extraordinary how Tony Blair can avoid answering the question. Any question. I am reminded of the difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion. One is legal, the other isn’t. Mr Blair is not a liar but he is heavily into truth avoidance. This, as the Hutton report reminds us, is permitted.”
I have to say that the same could be said for pronouncements from much of the finance industry.
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Could you please remind me of the statement made by a famous judge many years ago to the effect that everyone has the right to arrange his affairs in the most effective way to reduce his tax liability. Thanks
Google “The Duke of Westminster tax” and you should find it
Richard
(I’ve checked - use Wikipedia)
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