Debate on bill on Tuesday, 20 February 2007, in the House of Commons, led by John Healey. The answering member was Mark Francois.

Income Tax Bill

Income Tax Bill. Motion, pursuant to Standing Order No 60 (Tax Law rewrite Bills), that the Committee of the Whole House be discharged from considering the Bill. Agreed to on question. Third reading debate. Agreed to on question and Bill passed.

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 457 c209-22
Session: 2006-07
Department: Treasury
Legislative stage: Third reading; Report stage
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Income Tax Bill. As amended in the Joint Committee. In 3 volumes.
Wednesday, 24 January 2007
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Proceeding contributions: Mark Francois | 457 c215 (Link to this contribution) My understanding of the Joint Committee’s role was that it should examine any particularly interesti...; Lord Clarke of Nottingham | 457 c214-5 (Link to this contribution) Our Committee paid particular attention to the question of whether tucked away in this huge Bill was...; Mark Francois | 457 c214 (Link to this contribution) I should be delighted to give way to my right hon. and learned Friend.; Mark Francois | 457 c211-4 (Link to this contribution) Having dealt earlier today with the arguments surrounding the Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations...; John Healey | 457 c210-1 (Link to this contribution) I am sorry to say that rewriting tax legislation has nothing to do with the hon. Gentleman’s point. ...; Lembit Opik | 457 c210 (Link to this contribution) While the Financial Secretary is speaking generally, I want to highlight the fact that, although the...; John Healey | 457 c209-10 (Link to this contribution) I was encouraged a moment ago, Mr. Deputy Speaker, by the attendance in the Chamber for this importa...; Speaker | 457 c209 (Link to this contribution) Order. I am sorry to interrupt the hon. Gentleman, but may I ask Members who are not staying for the...; John Healey | 457 c209 (Link to this contribution) I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. I am pleased to open this Third Reading de...; Mark Francois | 457 c216 (Link to this contribution) The Minister pre-empts me, as I was just about to provide the definition that was used in the PWC-Wo...; John Healey | 457 c216 (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman may go on to make this point, but if he does not, does he recognise that the Pric...; Mark Francois | 457 c217 (Link to this contribution) As I understand it, when it comes to the tax burden we are actually in the process of overtaking Ger...; Stephen Hesford | 457 c216 (Link to this contribution) I do not know about the hon. Gentleman’s attempted joke, and I am not sure what point he is making. ...; Mark Francois | 457 c217 (Link to this contribution) The Financial Secretary is always courteous in giving way to me, so I shall be courteous in giving w...; Mark Francois | 457 c215 (Link to this contribution) You are entirely right, Mr. Deputy Speaker. The current Chancellor of the Exchequer, who took up hi...; Speaker | 457 c215 (Link to this contribution) Order. The hon. Gentleman needs to recognise that he should not refer to hon. Members by name, but b...; Mark Francois | 457 c215-6 (Link to this contribution) I would accept that in principle and I have already complimented the work of the tax law rewrite pro...; John Healey | 457 c215 (Link to this contribution) Does not the hon. Gentleman accept that quality and clarity are more important in tax legislation th...; Lord Clarke of Nottingham | 457 c220-2 (Link to this contribution) I welcome the Bill, and congratulate the Minister on the way in which he has handled the production ...; John Healey | 457 c217 (Link to this contribution) I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman, whose research team has obviously done its work. Does he accept...; Julia Goldsworthy | 457 c219-20 (Link to this contribution) My concerns are allayed. I understand that such issues would be dealt with in a Finance Bill or by o...; John Healey | 457 c219 (Link to this contribution) I might be able to help the hon. Lady on both those counts. First, clause 1029 would be used only if...; Julia Goldsworthy | 457 c218-9 (Link to this contribution) I was going to start by saying that we would not break the consensus on the Bill, but the hon. Membe...; Mark Francois | 457 c217-8 (Link to this contribution) I shall pass the Minister’s compliments, which are gratefully received, to my researcher. As he asks...
Subjects: Income tax Exemptions Legislation Reform Tax allowances Taxation
Legislation: Income Tax Bill 2006-07
Link: View this Parliamentary proceeding on www.publications.parliament.uk

Income Tax Bill

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