Indeed. I do not wish to contradict the Minister, but I am going to. On reading my copy of the Bill, Clause 15(4)(f) states that the burden “may not … impose taxation”. It states that you cannot include new taxation if you are looking to introduce a new piece of legislation. That is pretty clear.
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Parminter
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 8 March 2023.
It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL)
and
Debate on bills on Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill.
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828 c835
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