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


Scotland Bill

I know, but I believe I have a better one and I shall turn to it in a moment. The arguments are beguiling. The hon. Member for Vauxhall (Kate Hoey) said that she has correspondence from constituents asking why on the face of it Scottish residents have a much better deal from the UK public purse than people in England. I receive similar letters asking why prescriptions are free north of the border, but there is a charge in England. That issue has to be tackled.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
530 c249 
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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