Thursday, 12 February 1998
The House met at half-past Two o'clock
[MADAM SPEAKER in the Chair]
The Chancellor of the Exchequer was asked—
What British involvement there is in the International Monetary Fund rescue plans for the south-east Asian economies; and if he will make a statement. [27201]
Does the Chancellor of the Exchequer agree with his friends in the Trades Union Congress that unemployment will start to rise before the end of this year, and that that has little to do with the...
What discussions he has had with his EU counterparts on tax harmonisation. [27202]
If he will make a statement on his expenditure plans for the windfall levy. [27203]
What his economic priorities are for the enhancement of opportunities for young people during the British presidency. [27204]
How many representations he has received on the proposed changes in the taxation of lawyers' fees; and if he will make a statement. [27205]
If he will make a statement on the progress of the Economic Secretary's discussions in respect of mis-selling of pensions. [27206]
What analysis he has undertaken of the impact of the current level of interest rates on the Scottish economy. [27207]
If he will make a statement on his policy towards the taxation of trusts. [27208]
If he will raise for discussion in ECOFIN the likely compliance by other countries in the EU with the Maastricht treaty conditions for entry into stage three of economic and monetary union. [27209]
If he will make a statement concerning his policy to reduce VAT on fuel. [27210]
When he will announce his plans for the next phase of the housing capital receipts initiative. [27211]
When he expects the review of corporate taxation to be concluded. [27213]
What plans he has for merging the systems of personal taxation and welfare benefits. [27214]
What is the current level of receipts from the windfall tax. [27216]
May I ask the Leader of the House to make a statement on the business for next week?
On a point of order, Madam Speaker. During the statement on the resignation of the Director-General of the Office of the National Lottery, Oflot, I advised the House that he had taken trips in a...
[4TH ALLOTTED DAY]
I beg to move amendment No. 309, in page 26, line 4, after 'State', insert `, having first taken into account the needs of Scotland in relation to the needs of the United Kingdom as a whole,'.
I beg to move amendment No. 298, in page 26, line 37, after '(1)', insert 'Subject to the approval of the Chancellor of the Exchequer,'.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.
Motion made, and Question put forthwith, pursuant to Standing Order No. 118(6) (Standing Committees on Delegated Legislation),
That the draft Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 (Modification) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved. — [Mr. McFall.]
That the draft Valuation and Rating (Exempted Classes) (Scotland) Order 1998, which was laid before this House on 15th January, be approved.— [Mr. McFall.]
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.— [Mr. McFall.]
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