David Cameron admits that he did profit from shares in his father's offshore investment fund before becoming Prime Minis

David Cameron admits that he did profit from shares in his father's offshore investment fund before becoming Prime Minis

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The video addresses a common misconception about Blairmore investment, clarifying that it was not set up to avoid taxes but to allow investments in dollar-denominated shares after exchange controls were lifted. It highlights that Blairmore was compliant, reported to the CVA Inland Revenue, and audited annually.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about Blairmore Investment?

It was designed to evade international laws.

It was set up to avoid taxes.

It was created to support the stock market.

It was established to promote local businesses.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the actual purpose of setting up Blairmore Investment?

To support small businesses.

To facilitate investments in dollar-denominated shares.

To create a new tax haven.

To invest in local currency shares.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When was Blairmore Investment set up?

Before exchange controls were removed.

At the start of the millennium.

After exchange controls were removed.

During the financial crisis.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Blairmore Investment ensure compliance?

By avoiding audits.

By hiding its financial records.

By reporting to the CVA Inland Revenue.

By not disclosing its activities.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Blairmore Investment's operations?

It reported itself annually.

It was never audited.

It was exempt from taxes.

It operated in secrecy.