To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many companies paid corporation tax at (a) the main rate, (b) the small companies rate and (c) a zero rate in each year from 1990–91 to 2003–04; and if he will make a statement. [130546]

Information on the numbers of companies liable for tax at different rates is published in Table 11.3 available on the Inland Revenue's website: www.inlandrevenue.qov.uk/stats/index. Figures for 2001–02 will be published shortly.