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Proceeding contribution from David Gauke (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.


Scotland Bill

The decision on whether to put a toll on the Forth road bridge will be one for the Scottish Government. The Treasury has therefore not considered that proposal. Perhaps my hon. Friend should ask Scottish National party Members what consideration was given to such a toll. I suspect that the answer will be, ““Not a lot.”” The expression on the face of the hon. Member for Dundee East (Stewart Hosie) is probably confirmation that no consideration was given to my hon. Friend's suggestion. Asymmetry is inherent in such devolved matters. The UK Parliament has an interest in ensuring that Scottish Ministers can borrow efficiently and sustainably, because although interest paid on any loans will be funded from within the Scottish budget, it will be included in the UK fiscal aggregates.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
530 c227-8 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Alcoholic drinks Corporation tax Devolution Borrowing Income tax Excise duties Landfill tax Powers Public expenditure Scotland Taxation Taxpayers Stamp duty land tax Scottish Government
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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