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Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: I have regular discussions with ministerial colleagues on the Wales Bill, which devolves a significant package of tax and borrowing powers to the National Assembly and Welsh Ministers. The Bill completed its passage through this House on 24 June, and it will have its Second Reading in the Lords next Wednesday.

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: I certainly agree with that, and I also believe that it is essential, once the competence is in place, for the Welsh Government to call an early referendum on tax-varying powers to maximise the benefit we are creating through the measures in the Bill.

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: I fear that the right hon. Gentleman has overlooked the arrangements that we put in place with the Welsh Government in October 2012, which ensure that if there is any danger of convergence, then the issue will be resolved. I believe that we should all be ambitious for Wales, and we should indeed be looking for a lower rate of income tax in Wales to give Wales the competitive advantage that it...

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: We have made it clear that the Scottish powers would kick in only after the next general election and they will, of course, have to be the subject of a manifesto commitment. However, Wales is not Scotland. We believe that the arrangements that we are putting in place are right for Wales. I would have hoped that the hon. Gentleman would support them.

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: The hon. Gentleman is entirely right that the Supreme Court delivered a judgment this morning. We are still considering the consequences of that. Where a procedure exists and there is an issue of doubt, it is entirely right that we should go to the Supreme Court to have the position clarified, and the position has been clarified.

Oral Answers to Questions — Wales: Devolution of Fiscal Responsibility ( 9 Jul 2014)

David Jones: I do not apologise for taking into account the devolution settlement and seeking clarity where it is necessary. To repeat, we are considering the ramifications of the judgment and will come back to the House in due course.


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