ALLIANCE BOOTS AND TAXATION

Early day motion 1456, tabled 15 February 2011 by Lord Mann (Labour). Signed by 24 members.

That this House deplores corporate tax avoidance; believes formerly UK-based companies such as Alliance Boots/Boots UK Ltd. re-registering in tax havens is unacceptable corporate behaviour in this time of public spending cuts; recognises the philanthropic history of Boots, especially with its founder's generous gifts to the City of Nottingham; believes that Boots Company founder Jesse Boot would be shocked and appalled by his company's actions; and calls on the Government to condemn the actions of any British company to reduce its UK tax liability.

Signatures by party: Labour 12, Liberal Democrat 4, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, DUP 1, Green 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Scottish National Party 1.