Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:28 pm on 11 March 2026.
Dan Tomlinson
The Exchequer Secretary
3:28,
11 March 2026
I thank Kirsty Blackman for her remarks, as well as for her scrutiny of this process, which I appreciate no matter where it comes from.
The hon. Member is right to flag that this is not the typical process. For future Finance Bills, I will—if I am in my position—endeavour to ensure that Ways and Means motions are not brought at this late stage. She is also right to point out that this debate—although I do not believe that there are any other bobbers—and any debate on the subsequent motion could go on for 45 minutes, and that discussions may ensue. I would be happy to consider the process.
This technical Amendment allows for the introduction of regulations required as part of the abolition of the lifetime allowance, in order to have a retrospective effect going back to the point when the lifetime allowance was originally abolished. That ensures that the changes we are making operate as intended. It is a small and technical measure, but I take the hon. Member’s point that it adds a new part to the Bill and means that a new resolution has been brought forward. I hope that—notwithstanding the valid points raised by the hon. Member—Members will understand that position, and I commend the motion to the House.
Question put and agreed to.
As a bill passes through Parliament, MPs and peers may suggest amendments - or changes - which they believe will improve the quality of the legislation.
Many hundreds of amendments are proposed by members to major bills as they pass through committee stage, report stage and third reading in both Houses of Parliament.
In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.
The Speaker - or the chairman in the case of standing committees - has the power to select which amendments should be debated.
As a bill passes through Parliament, MPs and peers may suggest amendments - or changes - which they believe will improve the quality of the legislation.
Many hundreds of amendments are proposed by members to major bills as they pass through committee stage, report stage and third reading in both Houses of Parliament.
In the end only a handful of amendments will be incorporated into any bill.
The Speaker - or the chairman in the case of standing committees - has the power to select which amendments should be debated.
A proposal for new legislation that is debated by Parliament.
