Written question asked by Lord Steel of Aikwood (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 October 1990. It was answered by Malcolm Rifkind (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 October 1990 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether he will seek to confer powers of arrestment of wages on local authorities in Scotland similar to those available to local authorities in England and Wales in respect of the collection of poll tax from persons evading payment but able to pay.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

177 c802W;177 c798W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Community charge Attachment of earnings Local government Powers Non-payment Scotland Tax collection