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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Nigel Evans (Conservative). It was answered by Simon Kirby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 January 2017 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Taxation

Question

What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on recent changes to its taxation powers.

Answer

The Scottish Government will take on their first major new tax power from the Scotland Act 2016 in April, enabling them to set rates and thresholds of income tax. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury attended a Joint Exchequer Committee with the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Finance in November. They discussed ongoing work, and there are regular ongoing discussions.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
908167 
619 cc923-4 
Session
2016-17
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Scotland Taxation
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk