France says it did not restrict UK from using HSBC files to pursue bank and criminals
HMRC boss Lin Homer and Treasury minister David Gauke. Both had blamed French authorities for restricting use of leaked HSBC data.
Tory minister and tax office boss told parliament failure to prosecute was due to restrictions imposed by French authorities
Juliette Garside, David Leigh, James Ball David Peggand Rowena Mason
Friday 13 February 2015
France has cast doubt on claims by a Conservative minister and tax office boss Lin Homer that the UK was refused permission to use the leaked HSBC files to pursue financial criminals through the courts.
Friday 13 February 2015France has cast doubt on claims by a Conservative minister and tax office boss Lin Homer that the UK was refused permission to use the leaked HSBC files to pursue financial criminals through the courts.
“However, the French authorities have today confirmed that they will provide all assistance necessary to allow HMRC to exploit the data to their fullest.”
