Scotland Bill

Debate between Lord Lyell and Lord O'Neill of Clackmannan

Thursday 15th March 2012 Lords Chamber

[Lord Lyell]

It has gone.

[Lord O'Neill of Clackmannan]

The Minister has not addressed the interface of tax and benefit. Tax credits perhaps give rise to some of the most complicated questions. Speaking as a former Member of Parliament, I am aware of the issues that arise when there is the slightest adjustment to the income of some of the poorest people in our community. It would be remiss of us not to address that aspect of taxation being imposed at different rates on different sides of the border.