11. 9. Debate: Stage 3 of the Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Bill – in the Senedd at 5:01 pm on 28 March 2017.
Mark Drakeford
Labour
5:02,
28 March 2017
Llywydd, as you said, these are technical amendments that all seek to improve various definitions provided in the Bill. Amendment 4 inserts the definition of ‘registrar’ into section 65 of the Bill, for registration of land transactions. Amendment 5 is linked to amendment 4, in that it removes an unused definition of ‘registrar’ in the same section, for the purposes of improving clarity. Amendments 25 and 26 insert the words ‘county’ and ‘county borough council’ respectively for clarity. Amendment 27 updates the section number provided in the Highways Act 1980 to ensure that the correct cross-reference is used when seeking the meaning for ‘highway’. I ask Members to support these amendments—they improve the drafting of the Bill.
Elin Jones
Plaid Cymru
5:03,
28 March 2017
There are no speakers in this group. Therefore, the question is that Amendment 25 be agreed. Does any Member object? Amendment 25 is agreed.
Mark Drakeford
Labour
5:03,
28 March 2017
Formally.
Elin Jones
Plaid Cymru
The question is that Amendment 26 be agreed. Does any Member object? Amendment 26 is agreed.
Mark Drakeford
Labour
5:03,
28 March 2017
Move.
Elin Jones
Plaid Cymru
The question is that Amendment 27 be agreed. Does any Member object? Amendment 27 is agreed.
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