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Proceeding contribution from Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 21 March 2012. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Scotland Bill.

Scotland Bill

I rest my case. I was not aware that there was a tax on plastic bags there, but if it is thought to be appropriate to have a power to introduce such a tax, it should be specified in the Bill—not as part of a general power. However, I can see that I am making no progress on this and I therefore beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 74B withdrawn. Amendment 74C Moved by

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Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
736 c936 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Devolved matters Accountability Devolution Aggregates levy Block grant Electoral Commission Legislative competence Excise duties Legislation Powers Referendums Parliamentary scrutiny Public finance Scotland Tax allowances Scottish Parliament Taxation Tax rates and bands Shetland Orkney Rockall Scottish Government Legislative consent motions
Legislation
Scotland Bill 2010-12
Link
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