Non-Domestic Rates (Scotland) Bill: Stage 3

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 4 February 2020.

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Photo of Graham Simpson Graham Simpson Conservative

The minister has a strange definition of what counts as a U-turn. We were extremely clear that our acceptance of the amendment was about allowing a debate to continue, which is what has happened. During stage 2, I made it clear that there is a great deal of support in my party for devolving more powers to local government. Indeed, during the debate on Mr Wightman’s amendment, I noted that our most recent local government election manifesto was called, “Localism for Growth”.