NDM6921 Welsh Conservatives debate - Welsh Rate of Income Tax

NDM6921 Darren Millar (Clwyd West)

To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:                                                       

1. Recognises the vital importance of attracting people, businesses and investment to Wales as a means of growing tax revenue in Wales.                    

2. Calls on the Welsh Government to commit to not raise the Welsh Rate of Income Tax for the remainder of the Fifth Assembly.

The following amendments were tabled:

Amendment 1 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Insert at end of point 1:

'but emphasises the priority of ensuring economic growth and increases in revenue through supporting indigenous businesses.'

Amendment 2 - Rhun ap Iorwerth (Ynys Môn)

Delete point 2 and replace with:

Promotes a mature civic discussion regarding how best to use new devolved taxation powers for the economic and social benefit of Wales.