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was published in January 2015 putting forward draft legislative proposals. A Scottish Parliament committee report published in May 2015 said that the draft bill proposed in January 2015 did not meet the recommendations of the Smith Commission, specifically in relation to welfare payments. A spokesman
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opposed the devolution of APD in its submission, citing the growth in carbon emissions from air travel. The Scottish Government previously called for the devolution of APD in 2011, when it was devolved to Northern Ireland. This action had been taken in anticipation of a similar tax being abolished in
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The Conservatives, Labour and Liberal Democrats, who had all supported a no vote in the referendum, each submitted proposals which were similar to the findings of commissions they had each established before the referendum. The SNP and Scottish Greens, who had supported a yes vote, called for what
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collected in Scotland, amounting to the first ten percent of the standard rate (so with the current standard VAT rate of 20%, Scotland would receive 50% of the receipts). However, the Scottish Parliament would not have power to influence the UK's overall VAT rate and would not be a devolved
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heard evidence that was critical of the timetable set for the Smith Commission. Professor Michael Keating said he believed that the condensed timetable, which called for draft legislation by January 2015, was unrealistic. He warned of the risk that agreement would unravel because there was
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The Scottish and UK governments to draw up and agree on a memorandum of understanding to ensure that devolution is not detrimental to UK-wide critical national infrastructure in relation to matters such as defence and security, immigration, trade and
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was given the task to "convene cross-party talks and facilitate an inclusive engagement process across Scotland to produce, by 30 November 2014, Heads of Agreement with recommendations for further devolution of powers to the
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The commission invited submissions from individuals and organisations before a deadline of 31 October. Approximately 14,000 emails and letters were received from the public, with a further 250 contributions from groups.
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The commission also considered devolving the power to vary all elements of Universal Credit (rather than just its housing element) but this did not appear in the commission's final recommendations.
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UK legislation to state that the Scottish Parliament and Scottish Government are permanent institutions. The parliament will also be given powers to legislate over how it is elected and run.
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for the UK Government said that a full Parliamentary discussion would follow. A bill based on the Smith Commission's recommendations was announced by the UK government in the May 2015
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The Scottish Parliament to have increased borrowing powers to support capital investment and ensure budgetary stability. These powers are to be agreed with the UK government.
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The SNP won 56 of the 59 seats contested in Scotland in the 2015 UK General Election, which was held on 7 May 2015. Speaking after the election, First Minister
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The Scottish Parliament to have control over a number of benefits including disability payments, winter fuel payments and the housing elements of
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were not invited to be part of the Smith Commission, leaving them the only one of the six political parties that had registered with the
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called for reforms greater than that proposed by Smith, particularly in respect of taxation and welfare. Former First Minister
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said this was due to political pressures, with the unionist party leaders having vowed to grant additional powers and a
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MPs representing constituencies across the whole of the UK to continue to decide the UK's budget, including income tax.
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pointed to the possible risks and additional administration costs caused by having different tax systems and rates.
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parties during the last days of the referendum campaign. The Vow promised the devolution of more powers from the
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The Scottish Parliament to have power to extend the vote to 16- and 17-year-olds, allowing them to vote in the
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Once the Smith Commission's recommendations had been published they were debated in the UK Parliament and a
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called for the full devolution of income tax, many welfare benefits and a different immigration policy. The
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The block grant from the UK government to Scotland will continue to be determined via the operation of the
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rates and bands except for the Personal Allowance and administration (which is still carried out by HMRC.)
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was proposed in the first Queen's Speech, to put into effect the recommendations of the Smith Commission.
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On 27 November 2014 the commission published its recommendations, which included the following:
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described Smith as a "shambles" and called on Cameron to lead a new constitutional convention.
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were each invited to nominate two representatives to the commission. Those nominated were:
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The Scottish Parliament to have new powers to make discretionary payments in any area of
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insufficient time to consider technical issues. Both Professor Keating and Professor
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In December 2014, four SNP councillors were filmed burning the Smith Report outside
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The Vow was a joint statement by the leaders of the three main unionist parties,
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The following list are the issues discussed within the Heads of Agreement:
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for the referendum campaign that were not able to send a representative.
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Scottish trade unions call for tax, welfare and immigration powers
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The report highlights three main Heads of Agreement. These are:
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charged on passengers flying from airports within Scotland.
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Three Scottish airports call for end to Air Passenger Duty
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for funding Scottish Government expenditure would continue
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on 19 September 2014 in the wake of the 'No' vote in the
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What are the parties' proposals to the Smith Commission?
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Accountancy body warns over new tax powers for Scotland
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The Scottish Parliament to receive a proportion of the
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Smith Commission receives more than 14,000 submissions
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The Scottish Parliament to have complete power to set
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The five political parties with representation in the
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Brooks, Libby; reporter, Scotland (3 December 2014).
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Royal Commission on the Constitution (United Kingdom)
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Ministry of Justice – Devolution Directorate-General
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Lord Smith of Kelvin holding the Commission's report
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David Cameron
2014 Scottish independence referendum
unionist
Parliament of the United Kingdom
Scottish Parliament
Lord Smith of Kelvin
Scottish Parliament
2015 General Election
Scotland Bill 2015–16
David Cameron
Ed Miliband
Nick Clegg
Scottish Parliament
devolved powers
Barnett formula
Daily Record
Scottish Parliament
Maggie Chapman MSP Scottish Green Party
Maggie Chapman
MSP
Scottish Green Party
Linda Fabiani MSP Scottish National Party
Linda Fabiani
MSP
Scottish National Party
Annabel, Baroness Goldie MSP DL Scottish Conservatives
Annabel, Baroness Goldie
MSP
DL

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