Oral QuestionForeign and Commonwealth Office

What recent discussions he has had with his Saudi Arabian counterpart on the (a) detention, (b) ill treatment and (c) trial of women human rights defenders in that country.

Tabled: 11 March 2020Answered: 17 March 2020

Asked by

Wera Hobhouse

Liberal DemocratBath

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)

Ensuring that online multinationals pay their fair share of tax is crucial, so the Government are finalising the implementation of internationally agreed rules for a minimum 15% effective rate globally. As set out in the corporate tax road map, we are seeking an international solution for a fair tax allocation of multinational profits. Meanwhile, the digital services tax ensures that search engines, social media platforms and online marketplaces pay UK tax reflecting a UK-derived value.