Scotland Bill — Scottish taxpayers — 23 Feb 1998

It being after Seven o'clock, The Chairman , pursuant to the Order [13 January] and the Resolution [this day], put forthwith the Question necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that hour.

Clause 69 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

I beg to move amendment No. 408, in page 30, line 26, leave out 'tax-varying' and insert 'tax-increasing'.

The Chairman of Ways and Means (Sir Alan Haselhurst):

With this, it will be convenient to discuss amendment No. 366, in page 30, line 28, leave out'2000-01' and insert '2002-03'.

It being a quarter to Eight o'clock, The Chairman, pursuant to the Order [13 January] and the Resolution [this day], put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair.

Amendment negatived.

Clause 70 ordered to stand part of the Bill.

I beg to move amendment No. 344, in page 30, line 32, leave out 'year of assessment' and insert

'complete year of assessment following the passing of this Act.'.

It being a quarter to Nine o'clock, The Chairman, pursuant to the Order [13 January] and the Resolution [this day], put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair.

Question put, That the amendment be made:--

The Committee divided: Ayes 32, Noes 307.

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