UK politician, Ed Miliband is threatening to put Jersey and Guernsey on a tax black-list unless measures are made to improve transparency.
He says if the Labour Party are voted in during the next election, he will take action within six months of coming into power.
Guernsey's Treasury Minister, Deputy Gavin St Pier, has responded to comments from UK Labour leader Ed Miliband.
The UK MP said he intends to write to British tax havens telling them they have six months to 'open their books' or face being black listed, if the Labour party win this years' election.
Deputy St Pier says "We will await Ed Miliband's letter with interest".
Jersey's Chief Minister has responded to Ed Miliband's threats to put the island on a tax black-list by inviting him to Jersey.
Lord Mandelson said he strongly supported the Labour leader and dismissed claims that he had 'sounded out' a possible replacement.
Offshore tax havens would have just six months to open their books or face international blacklisting if Labour win the election in May.