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2026-05-20 · Treasury · 3988 · Official question

Tom Morrison

Question

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the level of use of subsidiary structures by overseas fund managers to hold short positions in UK-listed companies; and what assessment her Department has made of the adequ

Answer

The UK is a leading hub for global capital and the largest equity capital market in Europe, helping businesses across the economy to raise the capital they need to drive innovation and growth. To support this, the government is committed to ensuring the U...