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Proceeding contribution from Michael Moore (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 21 June 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

I have just set out the criteria against which we would assess any suggested further amendments. There is scope within the passage of the Bill to consider those points further. On the hon. Gentleman's fundamental point, my argument right from the start, which I believe has had a degree of cross-party consensus, is that it is important that we empower Scottish Ministers and the Scottish Parliament with these new arrangements to enable them to get on with their jobs. The measures enhance Ministers' economic powers and the accountability of the Scottish Parliament. I do not believe that delaying those measures is in anybody's interest. We do not know what the terms of any referendum will be or what type of independence will be offered.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
530 c284 
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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