15. Debate: Stage 4 of the Welsh Tax Acts etc. (Power to Modify) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 6:14 pm on 12 July 2022.

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Photo of Rebecca Evans Rebecca Evans Labour 6:14, 12 July 2022

I've clearly changed my mind, when you look at the ways in which the Bill has been dramatically amended. And the idea behind the Bill has been amended from a very wide-ranging power when we first consulted to something that is very narrow and targeted now. But the point I was going on to make is that I do recognise what you said about the way in which you responded to the evidence you've heard, but, even so, with all the amendments and changes that have been made, I do think that we've probably moved closer together on this journey, and I hope that we can move on together on the journey with what comes next.

I will just conclude, Llywydd, because I do realise I'm over time, by thanking you and your staff for all of your support in this process. And I ask Senedd Members, when considering their vote today and how they vote, just to take this moment and take this chance to protect Welsh taxpayers and to protect the Welsh budget. And I'd ask Members to support the Bill today.