THE vast majority of Scots want the UK Government to crack down on tax avoidance by companies both in this country and in developing countries.

A poll by a coalition of 200 churches, charities and aid groups found 90% felt the Government should do more to halt tax avoidance by firms operating in the UK.

Three-quarters of Scots said the UK Government should do more to tackle tax avoidance in poor countries.

The poll was conducted for the Enough Food for Everyone IF Campaign, which includes Christian Aid, Oxfam, SCIAF and the Church of Scotland. Campaigners have asked supporters to target the Prime Minister via social media.

A mass tweet to Mr Cameron states: "Tax dodgers must have nowhere to hide if you make info on who owns UK companies public and make UK tax havens do the same."

Chris Hegarty, chairman of the IF campaign in Scotland, said: "At the G8 the UK Government promised tax dodgers would be given nowhere to hide but the promises made fall short of what is needed.

"Under current plans the register will be kept secret from the people who need it the most to hold tax dodgers to account. That needs to change – there should be full disclosure."

The campaigners claim every minute £191,667 tax is dodged by multinational firms operating in the poorest countries.