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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

I know that the hon. Gentleman is keen to move on from the subject of corporation tax, but I seek clarification, I think with good reason. He said that he understood the Azores judgment and what was necessary for compliance with it. He said that if the yield from corporation tax went to the Scottish Government, the block grant would be reduced and everything would be fine. All that is correct. However, if the Scottish Government reduce corporation tax, there will be a cost. He has not made clear how the Scottish Government would deal with that. Would they do so by of spending less or by increasing other taxes?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
530 c241 
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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