Guernsey – An Important Partner For The UK

Research shows how important the Crown Dependencies are to the UK, says Fiona Le Poidevin of Guernsey Finance. If only the media would pass on the good news.

You may remember that in my last PCA blog, I referenced comments made by UK Prime Minister David Cameron in the House of Commons where he said it was unfair to refer to Guernsey as a tax haven.

In responding to a question from Labour MP Fiona O'Donnell, the Prime Minister said the Crown Dependencies had taken action to make sure that they had fair and open tax systems and that the focus should instead shift to those territories and countries that really are tax havens. He then added: "The Crown Dependencies and Overseas Territories, which matter so much – quite rightly – to the British people and members have taken the necessary action and should get the backing for it."