No To Retro Tax – Campaign Against Section 58 Finance Act 2008

[DonkeyRhubarb]

based on some of the earlier comments and SB's twitter not really expecting NC1 to go through today. However I Think there is probably a lot riding on the nature of the debate to see if there looks like we have any traction post committee. IT doesnt all rest of the finance bill.

Assuming we even get a debate. Gauke and his cronies may stoop to anything to stifle it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filibuster

[Morlock]

Has anyone had any success getting overpayments repaid recently?

I tried on and off last year to get a repayment without success. So I just deducted the owed amount when I paid this year's tax bill.

[Taffia]

Does anyone know what time the 'debate' is and whether there's a live feed of any sort?

[TalkingCheese]

Does anyone know what time the 'debate' is and whether there's a live feed of any sort?

hopefully around 4pm. Parliament Live TV » home

[Taffia]

hopefully around 4pm. Parliament Live TV » home

Thanks TC.

[smalldog]

I still dont get why you would move an amendment without putting it to a vote, but guess I dont understand the political system! thank goodness!!

[WhatEver]

Finance Bill Committee coming to an end today | Steve Baker MP

"I have also learned that the public care very little for the bread and butter business of legislating. The only clause which has attracted significant public interest has been New Clause 1, which would repeal retrospective action to close an obviously abusive and wrong tax avoidance scheme. In researching it, I have found what a vile and corrupting business politics can be when high principle meets the messy and unpleasant reality of people’s conduct.

I look forward to moving the clause later today.

"

[helen7]

If we are NC1...assuming that means we are the first up for discussion; which should leave plenty of time?

Assuming they don't get sidetracked by more important issues like used chip fat again.

[doublebubble]

an interesting day ahead. thanks to all that are posting these updates

[smalldog]

Finance Bill Committee coming to an end today | Steve Baker MP

"I have also learned that the public care very little for the bread and butter business of legislating. The only clause which has attracted significant public interest has been New Clause 1, which would repeal retrospective action to close an obviously abusive and wrong tax avoidance scheme. In researching it, I have found what a vile and corrupting business politics can be when high principle meets the messy and unpleasant reality of people’s conduct.

I look forward to moving the clause later today.

"

interesting comment, not sure I get if he is having a swipe at us, or HMRC or everyone involved!?