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Duchy of Cornwall tax affairs

The Prince of Wales is facing calls from a leading MP to pay a greater share of tax on his Duchy of Cornwall estate.

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Should Prince Charles pay tax?

The treasury is being urged to investigate whether Prince Charles's Duchy of Cornwall estate has an unfair advantage over its commercial rivals.

The Duchy is a portfolio of land, property and investments all over the South West, but it doesn't have to pay corporation tax or capital gains tax.

Last year it generated more than £28m. Prince Charles uses the money to fund his public duties.

Margaret Hodge MP is from the Public Accounts Committee:

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