Finance Bill — Charge to windfall tax — 15 Jul 1997

Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.

Any one-off tax increases uncertainty about the tax system. If she were here, it would interesting to hear from her what certainty there can be for companies that are privatised in future. I submit that there can be none.

Question put, That the clause stand part of the Bill:--

The Committee divided: Ayes 338, Noes 188.

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