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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Robert Goodwill (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 April 2008 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scottish Constitutional Commission

Question
Whether he plans to discuss with the Chancellor of the Exchequer the remit of the Scottish constitutional commission on the fiscal powers of the Scottish Parliament.
Answer

I meet regularly with my right hon. Friend the Chancellor to discuss a wide range of issues. The hon. Gentleman will, however, wish to note that the remit of the commission is clear: it will put forward recommendations to improve financial accountability to the Scottish Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
474 c1300 
199795 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolution Public expenditure Scotland Taxation Scottish Constitutional Commission
Link
View this Oral question on www.publications.parliament.uk