Results 121–140 of 500 for speaker:Colin Beattie

Scottish Parliament: Oil and Gas Industry (Bareboat Tax) ( 2 Apr 2014)

Colin Beattie: 8. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the impact of the proposed bareboat tax on the oil and gas industry. (S4O-03093)

Scottish Parliament: Oil and Gas Industry (Bareboat Tax) ( 2 Apr 2014)

Colin Beattie: Does the minister agree that the Wood report is right to suggest that the UK Government has failed to provide a suitable fiscal and regulatory framework for Scotland’s oil and gas sector and that that has undoubtedly prevented the industry from maximising recovery rates and the economic opportunity from this valuable resource?

Scottish Parliament: Independence (European Union Membership) ( 7 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: 4. To ask the Scottish Government what its position is on the recent remarks by the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs regarding an independent Scotland’s entry into the European Union. (S4O-03189)

Scottish Parliament: Independence (European Union Membership) ( 7 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: Does the cabinet secretary agree that Mr Hague’s claims that the UK has a proven track record on delivering for Scottish interests in the EU are at odds with Owen Paterson’s recent reported breach on an agreement to make clear to European ministers Scotland’s opposition to genetically modified crops? Does she further agree with me and the Electoral Reform Society’s recent report...

Scottish Parliament: Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 (20 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: I welcome the opportunity to speak in this debate on the important—if slightly dull—subject of taxation. The United Kingdom as a whole raises about 35 per cent of gross domestic product in taxation. In Scotland, council tax and non-domestic rates, which are the only fully devolved taxes, account for 6.9 per cent of tax revenues. Given the limited powers that we have, the Revenue Scotland...

Scottish Parliament: Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 (20 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: As the bill is about devolution of tax powers, it is reasonable to make the point that I made. I said that the amount of fully devolved tax that we can raise will increase by only 0.6 of a percentage point, which is a drop in the ocean in comparison with what we could do in an independent Scotland. As the Institute for Fiscal Studies notes, the bill is rigid and inflexible and will not allow...

Scottish Parliament: Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 (20 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: Alongside the introduction of the Scottish general anti-avoidance rule, a simplification of the tax system would—through streamlined reliefs and reduction of compliance costs—reduce the potential for avoidance. The Scottish Government aims to increase revenue by £250 million a year by the end of the first session in which it operates through simplifying and streamlining the tax process....

Scottish Parliament: Revenue Scotland and Tax Powers Bill: Stage 1 (20 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: I broadly welcome the introduction of the bill, which has some measures that will be of undoubted benefit. However, the only way in which we can truly progress our tax system is under independence.

Scottish Parliament: Marine Protected Areas (Designation) (29 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: 2. To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to include the six black guillemot sites, three sand eel sites and the Firth of Forth banks complex as part of the proposed marine protected areas to be designated in 2014. (S4O-03287)

Scottish Parliament: Marine Protected Areas (Designation) (29 May 2014)

Colin Beattie: Does the cabinet secretary agree with me that understanding how best to protect Scotland’s seabirds and to address their decline is of vital importance as we seek to develop Scotland’s offshore renewable resource while respecting our natural environment?

Scottish Parliament: Local Government Elections (11 Jun 2014)

Colin Beattie: Up until the uncoupling of the 2011 and 2012 Scottish Parliament and council elections, the turnout for local government elections was relatively high. Although the decoupling of those elections was necessary in the wake of the many serious failings that haunted the 2007 elections, only 39.1 per cent of the electorate turned out to vote in the 2012 council elections—a drop of 13.7 per cent...

Scottish Parliament: Economic Opportunities of Independence (12 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: For too long now, we have seen a major imbalance between the economies of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the regions of England and the economy of the south-east of England. Indeed, the south-east of England accounts for more than half of the annual economic output of the UK, and eight out of 10 jobs that are created in the UK are in London. Historically, Scotland has lost thousands of...

Scottish Parliament: Economic Opportunities of Independence (12 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: The economic knock-on effect will be that more parents, and women in particular, will have greater choices and career prospects, thus increasing both jobs and tax revenue.

Scottish Parliament: Economic Opportunities of Independence (12 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: If the number of women in work increased by just 6 per cent, tax revenues would rise by about £700 million. For those who are studying, we will certainly continue our policy of free education for Scottish students who study in this country, thus minimising the amount of debt that Scottish students have when they embark upon their careers. For those who come here to study, we will have the...

Scottish Parliament: Economic Opportunities of Independence (12 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: Clearly, independence will bring us the opportunities that we need to ensure that our economy is stable and competitive while providing a solid foundation so that the most vulnerable are not left behind. Independence gives us the means to ensure that Scotland’s economy is run by Scottish voices for the betterment of the Scottish people.

Scottish Parliament: Coal Levies (Reinstatement) (13 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: 10. To ask the Scottish Government what progress it has made in its discussions with the United Kingdom Government regarding reinstating coal levies to Scotland. (S4O-03470)

Scottish Parliament: Coal Levies (Reinstatement) (13 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: Does the minister agree that, if the money was allocated, it could go some significant way towards funding the necessary reinstatement of former opencast coal mining sites?

Scottish Parliament: Independence (European Rural Development Funding) (20 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: 1. To ask the Scottish Government what assessment it has made of the level of pillar 2 funding for rural development that an independent Scotland could expect to receive from the European Union. (S4O-03501)

Scottish Parliament: Independence (European Rural Development Funding) (20 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: Does the cabinet secretary agree that it is nothing short of scandalous that, in the recent CAP negotiations, 16 member states negotiated additional uplifts for rural development while the United Kingdom Government chose not to negotiate any uplift, resulting in Scotland having the lowest funding for rural development in Europe? With Scotland languishing at €12 per hectare while the...

Scottish Parliament: Innovation Centres (Economic Impact) (20 Aug 2014)

Colin Beattie: Can the cabinet secretary assure us today that the Scottish Government’s commitment to higher education will continue after a yes vote?


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