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Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill

First, I do not accept the hon. Gentleman’s description of this rather simple Bill. Secondly, the devolution and the responsibility and powers to make decisions about planning matters are not dealt with in the Bill. They were settled in the Scotland Act 1998, which set up the Scottish Parliament and gave independence on various matters as part of the devolution settlement. That means that although the tax will be UK wide, there is nevertheless an important interaction with planning obligations and responsibilities for infrastructure and development, which will rightly rest in Scotland and with Scotland. The Scottish Executive and the Scottish Parliament, no doubt in detailed consultation with their local authorities, will make appropriate decisions about how to handle the revenues.