gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Got a reply from my MP Lindsay Roy. He has sent a letter to the chancellor George Osborne, i'll paste it in below:Rt. Hon. George Osborne MPChancellor of the ExchequerHM Treasury1 Horse Guards RoadLondonSW1A 2HQOur Ref: JM/OSBO01001/0113002921 January 2013Dear George,HMRC Involvement with Glasgow Rangers FCAs you will probably be aware, HMRC has recently been investigating the financial affairs of Glasgow Rangers FC, culminating in a tax tribunal which reported recently.I have no quarrel with any decisions by HMRC to vigorously pursue cases of tax avoidance – up to and including tax tribunals.However, notwithstanding this, I am exceedingly concerned about the way in which the pursuit of Rangers was handled by HMRC and believe that you, as Chancellor, with ultimate political responsibility for the work of HMRC, should ensure that actions in this case are reviewed.I am concerned that throughout this long saga there has been a constant stream of detailed information, about Rangers’ financial position and the progress of the various tax cases, being leaked to bloggers and journalists, presumably from within HMRC, since it is not obvious from where else it could have come.It is widely believed that these leaks were deliberate, malicious and linked to campaigns whose objectives were to undermine Rangers FC, its financial position and integrity.Given that many believe the publicity surrounding the tax cases undermined the club’s financial credibility, deterred possible alternative owners and thus indirectly led to administration then liquidation, the leaks can be seen to have had a major effect upon what happened.The second matter of concern is the delay before the final decision of the tax tribunal was produced.The long period of uncertainty undoubtedly destabilized the club and, together with the leakage of information, played a part in its eventual liquidation.This is not simply a matter of historical interest since I understand that HMRC are intending to appeal the tax tribunal decision.While such a strategic choice is a matter entirely for them, which neither of us should seek to influence, nevertheless the length of any appeal process is properly a matter of public concern.At a time when the possible restructuring of football leagues in Scotland is being contemplated it would be disruptive in the extreme for the status and reputation of one of the major participants to be under doubt any longer than was absolutely necessary.In these circumstances I believe that it is your responsibility to ensure that the way in which HMRC dealt with Glasgow Rangers is examined, that the source or sources of the leaks are pursued and that appropriate actions are taken.Secondly, I would welcome your intervention to ensure that there is no unnecessary delay in the progressing of any HMRC appeal, in order that uncertainty for football in Scotland can be minimized.I look forward to hearing from you how you believe these matters can best be pursued.Yours sincerely,EDIT: thanks to WVB for spurring me on to writing the emails. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Good lad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 This is why I keep saying we're wasting our time with the petition. This one letter is worth more than the 39,000 signatures we've collected!Writing to MPs is the way forward. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D'Artagnan 13,319 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 That is a good letter Gogz - well done for pursuing this.I await a replies to all 3 of my letters.We must all keep at them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bears r us 30,771 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Good work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,123 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks Mr Roy a well written letter.However the reply will be, no comment I'm afraid Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 TBH I would have probably been a lazy bastard and done nothing if WVB hadn't posted the thread he did.Spurred me on to sending the emails. WVB Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allanger 625 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Brilliant work,Thanks for taking the time Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Thanks Mr Roy a well written letter.However the reply will be, no comment I'm afraidI get the feeling that "no comment" might not be enough very soon.My last email from Lindsay said that there were a lot of MP's "rightfully" investigating this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 TBH I would have probably been a lazy bastard and done nothing if WVB hadn't posted the thread he did.Spurred me on to sending the emails. WVBWill you send me the template mate - I suppose I'd better do my bit too Edit: Got it, thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well done Gogzy , great work Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 I also got the brush off from Shona Robinson via a letter to my MSP.not sure if this will work, i took a pic of the letter on my phone.Uploaded with ImageShack.us Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well played Gogzy , your MP sounds like hes really wanting this investigated, lets hope George Obourne agrees. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue-Nosed-Biker 33 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Nice one Gogzy. Any chance of a pm with the template and I'll get writing too?Edit: Got it. Thanks Gogzy Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Should we maybe get a thread started with the template in it, and the MP link - that might prompt more people to act on it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 go for it mate.The more letters that get sent, the more people will take notice IMO Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Do you think my MP in Salford would give a shit or does it have to be a Scottish MP? I'll write to them if it might help but im unsure if it will tbh. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogzy 31,195 Posted January 22, 2013 Author Share Posted January 22, 2013 Do you think my MP in Salford would give a shit or does it have to be a Scottish MP? I'll write to them if it might help but im unsure if it will tbh.It certainly wont hurt anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 go for it mate.The more letters that get sent, the more people will take notice IMOMaybe I shouldn't be the one to start the thread - some people avoid my threads, cos they assume it's going to cost them money (not to mention some other reasons) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It certainly wont hurt anyway.I'll give it a go then, have to google and find out who they are now lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluechip 359 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Well done Gogzy.A fair and just MP. A rarity in this neck of the woods, IMO. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 It certainly wont hurt anyway.I'll give it a go then, have to google and find out who they are now lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
govanblue 16,847 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I'll give it a go then, have to google and find out who they are now lol.just put your postcode in here...http://www.writetothem.com/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey_RFC 122 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Lindsay Roy's a good guy. My old headteacher Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elephants stoned 2,994 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 just put your postcode in here...http://www.writetothem.com/Cheers GB Barbara Keeley is my MP so i'll get a letter written in next couple of days, probably get the brush off but it cant hurt as Gogzy says. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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