NDM6566 - Assembly Debates
Tabled on 08/11/2017 | For debate on 22/11/2017To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Believes that:
a) introducing new Welsh taxes without the consent of the electorate, and treating Wales as an experimental tax laboratory, will damage the reputation of both the Welsh Government and National Assembly for Wales; and
b) UK and Welsh taxes are high enough already, stifling entrepreneurship and growth and squeezing the budget of those on low incomes.
2. Calls on the Welsh Government not to prioritise research into new Welsh taxes but, instead, to pursue policies to improve economic growth and the creation of well paid jobs, which neither place extra tax burdens on individuals and businesses, nor punish individuals for their lifestyle choices.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Believes that tax devolution to Wales provides an opportunity to enhance the accountability of Welsh Government to the people of Wales.
2. Welcomes the Welsh Government’s consultation on the possibility of introducing an innovative tax to support environmental and public health policy objectives.
3. Supports the introduction of a tax on disposable expanded polystyrene packaging.
4. Calls on the UK Government to devolve air passenger duty and corporation tax to Wales.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
1. Welcomes the Wales Act 2014 and the Wales Act 2017, which devolve more powers to the National Assembly for Wales and provide greater accountability in relation to the day-to-day workings of the Welsh Government.
2. Believes that a comprehensive tax base encourages greater prosperity.
3. Regrets the Welsh Government’s proposal to introduce a tax on the tourism industry in Wales.
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To propose that the National Assembly for Wales:
Notes it unanimously voted in favour of the decision to test the Wales Act mechanism to propose new taxes in a debate on 4 July 2017.
