Proceeding contribution from Baroness Northover (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Monday, 31 January 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Energy Bill [HL].

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My Lords, the purpose of Amendment 32 is a perfectly understandable aim. However, we have been advised that this proposal would not fall within the scope of the Energy Bill, since taxation can only be amended in a Finance Bill. Therefore, as my noble friend Lady Maddock anticipated, I can confirm that taxes are indeed a matter for the Treasury and that the Chancellor keeps all taxes under review and announces any changes as part of the Budget process. We understand the thrust of what she is arguing, but I hope that on the basis of what I have said, my noble friends will feel able to withdraw the amendment.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 724 c262GC
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects: Disclosure of information Conservation Housing Licensing Energy Ofgem Energy supply Electricity Infrastructure Insolvency Heating Natural gas Pollution control Petrol Meters Prices Standards Security VAT Green deal scheme
Legislation: Energy Bill (HL) 2010-12
Link: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

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