Former MP for Kincardine and Deeside
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Council tax levels will depend on the decisions of individual councils.
I thank the right hon. Gentleman for at least being big enough to be thankful for the fact that my right hon. Friend and I listened to his lobbying on behalf of the Borders council. I was surprised that his colleague the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire (Mr. Kirkwood) did not mention that in yesterday's debate. At its request, the Scottish Borders council has the flexibility to spend...
Former MP for Kincardine and Deeside
Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 8 April 1997 — General election
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