Scotland Bill – in the House of Commons at 5:45 pm on 30 June 2015.
“In Section F1 of Part 2 of Schedule 5 to the Scotland Act 1998, in the Exceptions, after exception 8 (see section 23 above) insert—
“Exception 9
Housing benefit.”” —(Ian Murray.)
This New Clause provides for the full devolution of Housing Benefit, allowing Scottish Ministers to abolish the Spare Room Subsidy in Scotland, and to provide £1.8 billion of investment in housing in Scotland.
Brought up, and read the First time.
Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.
The Committee divided:
Ayes 259, Noes 317.