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1 EXPLANATORY NOTES Explanatory notes to the Bill, prepared by the Scotland Office, are published separately as Bill 11 EN. EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS Mr Secretary Moore has made the following statement under section 19(1)(a) of the Human Rights Act 1998: In my view the provisions of the Scotland Bill are compatible with the Convention rights. Bill 11 /1
2 CONTENTS PART 1 THE PARLIAMENT AND ITS POWERS The Scottish Parliament 1 Administration of elections 2 Combination of polls at Scottish Parliamentary and other reserved elections 3 Supplementary and transitional provision about elections 4 Presiding Officer and deputies Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body 6 Bills: statements as to legislative competence 7 Partial suspension of Acts subject to scrutiny by Supreme Court 8 Members interests 9 Constituencies, regions and regional members Legislative competence Continued effect of provisions where legislative competence conferred for limited period 11 Air weapons 12 Insolvency 13 Regulation of the health professions 14 Antarctica PART 2 MINISTERS AND THEIR POWERS The Scottish Ministers 1 The Scottish Government 16 Time limit for human rights actions against Scottish Ministers etc Executive competence 17 BBC Trust member for Scotland 18 Scottish Crown Estate Commissioner Bill 11 /1
3 ii Scotland Bill 19 Misuse of drugs Power to prescribe drink-driving limits 21 Speed limits 22 Speed limits: supplementary 23 Implementation of international obligations PART 3 FINANCE Introductory 24 Taxation: introductory 2 Amendments relating to the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Scottish rate of income tax 26 Scottish rate of income tax 27 Income tax for Scottish taxpayers Scottish tax on land transactions 28 Scottish tax on transactions involving interests in land 29 Disapplication of UK stamp duty land tax Scottish tax on disposals to landfill Scottish tax on disposals to landfill 31 Disapplication of UK landfill tax Borrowing 32 Borrowing by the Scottish Ministers PART 4 MISCELLANEOUS AND GENERAL Miscellaneous 33 Maximum penalties which may be specified in subordinate legislation General 34 Interpretation 3 Power to make consequential, transitional and saving provision 36 Transitional provision for Scottish statutory instruments 37 Financial provisions 38 Commencement 39 Short title
4 iii Schedule 1 Amendments of Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act Schedule 2 Insolvency Part 1 Consequential amendments Part 2 Harmonisation of insolvency procedures Schedule 3 Scottish rate of income tax: consequential amendments Schedule 4 Scottish tax on land transactions: consequential amendments Part 1 Disapplication of stamp duty land tax to Scotland Part 2 Information regarding Scottish land transactions Schedule Scottish tax on disposals to landfill: consequential amendments
5 Part 1 The Parliament and its powers 1 A BILL TO Amend the Scotland Act 1998 and make provision about the functions of the Scottish Ministers; and for connected purposes. B E IT ENACTED by the Queen s most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows: PART 1 THE PARLIAMENT AND ITS POWERS 1 Administration of elections The Scottish Parliament (1) Section 12 of the 1998 Act (power to make provision about elections) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1) (a) for Secretary of State substitute Scottish Ministers ; (b) after paragraph (a) insert and ; (c) omit paragraph (c) and the and before it. (3) In subsection (2) (a) after subsection (1)(a) insert does not include provision that may be made by the Secretary of State under section 12A but, subject to that, ; (b) for paragraph (a) substitute (a) about supplying or otherwise dealing with a register of electors, ; (c) omit paragraph (b); (d) after paragraph (c) insert and ; (e) in paragraph (d) after other elections insert, if the conduct of the other election falls within the legislative competence of the Parliament. ; (f) omit paragraphs (e) and (f). 1 Bill 11 /1
6 2 Scotland Bill Part 1 The Parliament and its powers (4) Omit subsection (3). () In subsection (4) omit paragraphs (b) and (c). (6) In subsection (6) for Secretary of State substitute Scottish Ministers. (7) After that subsection insert (7) Before making an order under this section the Scottish Ministers must consult the Secretary of State. (8) In the heading of the section after Power insert of the Scottish Ministers. (9) After that section insert 12A Power of the Secretary of State to make provision about elections (1) The Secretary of State may by regulations make provision (a) about the registration of electors, (b) for modifying the application of section 7(1) where the poll at an election for the return of a constituency member is abandoned (or notice of it is countermanded), (c) for modifying section 8(7) to ensure the allocation of the correct number of seats for the region, and (d) as to the return of members of the Parliament otherwise than at an election. (2) The provision that may be made under subsection (1)(a) includes (a) provision for disregarding alterations in a register of electors, and (b) other provision about, or for purposes connected with, the content of a register or the effect of registration, but subject to that it does not include provision about supplying or otherwise dealing with a register. (3) The provision that may be made under subsection (1)(d) includes, in particular, provision modifying section (4) and (). (4) Regulations under subsection (1) may (a) apply, with or without modifications or exceptions, any provision made by or under the Representation of the People Acts or the European Parliamentary Elections Act 02 or by any other enactment relating to parliamentary elections, European Parliamentary elections or local government elections, and (b) so far as may be necessary in consequence of any provision made by this Act or regulations under subsection (1), modify any provision made by any enactment relating to the registration of parliamentary electors or local government electors. 2 Combination of polls at Scottish Parliamentary and other reserved elections (1) Section 1 of the Representation of the People Act 198 (combination of polls at parliamentary, European Parliamentary and local elections) is amended as follows
7 Part 1 The Parliament and its powers 3 (2) In subsection (1) (a) after paragraph (b) omit or ; (b) after paragraph (c) insert (d) a Scottish Parliamentary general election and a parliamentary general election; or (e) a Scottish Parliamentary general election and a European Parliamentary general election,. (3) In subsection (3), after includes insert Scottish Parliamentary elections and. (4) In the heading of the section before European insert Scottish Parliamentary,. 3 Supplementary and transitional provision about elections (1) Schedule 7 to the 1998 Act is amended as follows. (2) In paragraph 1 (a) in the entry for section 12(1) for Type C substitute Type L ; (b) after that entry insert 1 Section 12A Type C. (3) In paragraph 2 at the end insert Type L: The instrument containing the legislation shall be subject to the affirmative procedure. (4) In section 7 of the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 00 (Electoral Commission to be consulted on changes to electoral law), in subsection (2)(g) after 12(1) or (6) insert or regulations under section 12A(1). () In section 8 of that Act (powers with respect to elections exercisable only on Commission recommendation) in subsection (2) for the Secretary of State substitute the person on whom the function is conferred. (6) An order made before the commencement of section 1 under section 12(1) of the 1998 Act has effect after that commencement as if made by the Scottish Ministers, to the extent that they would have power to do so. (7) To the extent that subsection (6) does not apply, any provision of such an order (a) continues to have effect, but (b) may be revoked by regulations under section 12A(1). (8) A reference to the Secretary of State in such an order is to be read as a reference to the Scottish Ministers. (9) Without prejudice to subsections (6) to (8), section 1 does not affect the validity of anything done by or in relation to a Minister of the Crown before that section comes into force. () Anything (including legal proceedings) which, at the time when that section comes into force, is in the process of being done by or in relation to a Minister of the Crown under an order under section 12(1) may be continued by or in relation to the Scottish Ministers
8 4 Scotland Bill Part 1 The Parliament and its powers (11) Anything done by or in relation to a Minister of the Crown for the purposes of or in connection with a function under such an order, if in force at the time when section 1 comes into force, has effect as if done by or in relation to the Scottish Ministers in so far as that is required for continuing its effect after that time. 4 Presiding Officer and deputies (1) Section 19 of the 1998 Act (Presiding Officer) is amended as follows. (2) In subsection (1), omit at its first meeting. (3) After subsection (1) insert (1A) (1B) The Parliament must do so (a) before it conducts any other proceedings, except the taking by its members of the oath of allegiance (see section 84), and (b) in any event, within the period of 14 days beginning immediately after the day of the poll at the election. The Parliament may, at any time, elect from among its members one or more additional deputies. (4) After subsection (2) insert (2A) But standing orders may make provision for additional deputies to hold office for a shorter time than provided by subsection (2). () In subsection (3), after deputy insert elected under subsection (1). (6) In Schedule 3 to that Act (standing orders), for paragraph substitute (1) The standing orders shall include provision for ensuring that the available officers do not all represent the same political party. (2) The available officers are (a) the Presiding Officer and the deputies appointed under section 19(1), except in the case where one or more of them is unable to act and there is at least one additional deputy; (b) in that case, such of the Presiding Officer and deputies as are for the time being able to act. Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body In section 21 of the 1998 Act (Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body) in subsection (2)(b) before four insert at least. 6 Bills: statements as to legislative competence In section 31(1) of the 1998 Act (statement by member of the Parliament in charge of a Bill), for A member of the Scottish Executive substitute A person Partial suspension of Acts subject to scrutiny by Supreme Court (1) The 1998 Act is amended as follows.
9 Part 1 The Parliament and its powers (2) Section 32 (submission of Bills for Royal Assent) is amended as follows. (3) In subsection (2)(b) for any such reference has been made substitute a general reference has been made in relation to the Bill under section 33. (4) In subsection (3)(b) for a reference substitute a general reference. () In section 33 (scrutiny of Bills by the Supreme Court), after subsection (3) insert (4) A person who makes a reference shall notify the Presiding Officer of it. () A person who makes a reference may specify in it any provisions of the Bill which that person considers are unaffected by the reference (the unaffected provisions ). (6) In this Act limited reference means a reference under subsection (1) in which unaffected provisions are specified; general reference means any other reference under that subsection. (6) After section 33 insert 33A Effect of limited reference under section 33 to Supreme Court (1) This section applies where the Advocate General, the Lord Advocate or the Attorney General makes a limited reference in relation to a Bill for an Act of the Scottish Parliament. (2) The provisions of the Act which are affected by the reference do not come into force (despite any provision made by or under the Act) except in accordance with an order made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (6). (3) For the purposes of this section all the provisions of the Act are affected by the reference, except those specified in the reference as the unaffected provisions. (4) The Presiding Officer shall publish notice of the reference and of the effect of subsection (2) (a) in the Edinburgh Gazette, and (b) in such other ways as the Presiding Officer considers appropriate. () The Queen s Printer for Scotland may publish notice of the reference and of the effect of subsection (2) in such ways as the Queen s Printer for Scotland considers appropriate. (6) If the Supreme Court decides that any provisions of the Act affected by the reference are within the legislative competence of the Parliament, the provisions come into force in accordance with an order made by the Scottish Ministers under this subsection. (7) Subsection (6) applies (a) despite any provision made by or under the Act, but (b) subject to any order made by the Court regarding the coming into force of the provisions in question
10 6 Scotland Bill Part 1 The Parliament and its powers (8) The Court may in particular (a) order that any provision is not to come into force until such time as the Court appoints; (b) prohibit the Scottish Ministers from making an order under subsection (6) until such time as the Court appoints; (c) require such persons as the Court considers appropriate to take such steps as the Court considers appropriate to bring the Court s judgment to the attention of persons affected by it. (7) In section 34(1) (ECJ references), in paragraph (a) for a reference substitute a general reference. (8) In section 3(3) (period during which Secretary of State may intervene) in paragraph (c) for a reference substitute a general reference. (9) In section 36(4) (opportunity for reconsideration of Bill), in paragraph (b) for a reference substitute a general reference. () In Schedule 7 (procedure for subordinate legislation), in paragraph 1, at the appropriate place insert 1 Section 33A(6) Type J. 8 Members interests (1) Section 39 of the 1998 Act (members interests) is amended as follows. (2) For subsections () to (7) substitute (4A) Any requirement or prohibition (however expressed) imposed by provision made in pursuance of subsections (2) to (4) may be subject to such exceptions as are specified in the provision. () Provision may be made for (a) excluding a member from the proceedings of the Parliament, (b) imposing on a member such other sanctions as the Parliament considers appropriate, if the member fails to comply with, or contravenes, any provision made in pursuance of subsections (2) to (4) or this subsection. (A) Provision made under subsection () may include provision that a sanction is not to be imposed in such circumstances as are specified in the provision. (6) Provision made under subsection () may include provision that the member is guilty of an offence. (7) A person guilty of such an offence is liable on summary conviction to a fine not exceeding level on the standard scale. (3) After the commencement of subsection (2), subsections () to (7) as originally enacted continue to have effect until the coming into force of the first provision made in pursuance of those subsections as substituted by subsection (2). 2 3
11 Part 1 The Parliament and its powers 7 9 Constituencies, regions and regional members (1) In the Scottish Parliament (Constituencies) Act 04, omit section 1(2) and (3) and Schedule 2 (modification of Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act). (2) Schedule 1 contains (a) amendments reproducing the effect of the modifications contained in Schedule 2 to the Scottish Parliament (Constituencies) Act 04, and (b) other minor amendments of Schedule 1 to the 1998 Act. Legislative competence Continued effect of provisions where legislative competence conferred for limited period In section of the 1998 Act (legislative competence: supplementary) after subsection (4) insert () Subsection (6) applies where an Order in Council under this section (a) makes any modification of Schedule 4 or, and (b) also provides for that modification to cease to have effect (whether on a specified date or otherwise). (6) The Order may provide that any provision of an Act of the Scottish Parliament which will be within the legislative competence of the Parliament by virtue of the modification is to continue to have effect after the modification ceases to have effect. (7) Subsections () and (6) do not limit section 113(4) or () Air weapons In Part 2 of Schedule to the 1998 Act, in Section B4 (specific reservations: firearms) at the end insert Exception 12 Insolvency The regulation of air weapons within the meaning given by section 1(3)(b) of the Firearms Act 1968 (which is subject to the following which remain powers of the Secretary of State (a) the power to make rules under section 3 of that Act for the purposes of that provision (specially dangerous weapons requiring firearms certificate), and (b) the power to make an order under section 1(4) of the Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988 (specially dangerous weapons to be prohibited)). (1) In Part 2 of Schedule to the 1998 Act, Section C2 (specific reservations: insolvency) is amended as follows. (2) In the first paragraph, in sub-paragraph (c) omit other than the power to sist proceedings,. 2 3
12 8 Scotland Bill Part 1 The Parliament and its powers (3) After that paragraph insert Those matters include the following formerly excepted matters (a) the process of winding up, including the person having responsibility for the conduct of a winding up or any part of it, and that person s conduct of it or of that part, (b) the effect of winding up on diligence, and (c) avoidance and adjustment of prior transactions on winding up. (4) In the Exceptions omit (a) the first paragraph (process, effect on diligence, and prior transactions), and (b) the second paragraph (social landlords). () Schedule 2 makes amendments in connection with the reservation of formerly devolved insolvency matters. 13 Regulation of the health professions (1) In Part 2 of Schedule to the 1998 Act, Section G2 (specific reservations: health professions) is amended as follows. (2) In the definition of The health professions, after paragraph (i) insert and any other profession concerned (wholly or partly) with the physical or mental health of individuals, except any profession regulated by the Regulation of Care (Scotland) Act 01 (asp 8). (3) In section 1 of the Dentists Act 1984 (exercise of powers conferred on Privy Council) (a) after subsection (3)(a) insert (aa) approving regulations under section 36A(2) (professions complementary to dentistry), (ab) approving rules under section 36L (insurance), ; (b) in subsection (3)(d), after dental care professionals) insert, including rules made under that Schedule as applied (with modifications) by paragraph 4(7) of Schedule 4A (registration appeals: dental care professionals register) ; (c) omit subsections (4) and (). (4) In article 42 of the Health Professions Order 01 (S.I. 02/24) (exercise of power by the Privy Council) (a) in paragraph (3), for the words after shall substitute be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament ; (b) omit paragraph (3A). () In article 70 of the Pharmacy Order (S.I. /231) (Privy Council procedures etc), in paragraphs (2) and (3), omit or of the Scottish Parliament. (6) In the Health Care and Associated Professions (Miscellaneous Amendments and Practitioner Psychologists) Order 09 (S.I. 09/1182), omit paragraph 11(b) of Schedule 1 (amendments to Dentists Act 1984)
13 Part 1 The Parliament and its powers 9 14 Antarctica (1) In Part 2 of Schedule to the 1998 Act, under Head L (miscellaneous) at the end insert L7. Antarctica Regulation of activities in Antarctica. Interpretation Antarctica has the meaning given by section 1 of the Antarctic Act (2) The provision inserted by subsection (1) is to be regarded as having been included in Schedule to the 1998 Act since the day on which that Schedule came into force. PART 2 MINISTERS AND THEIR POWERS The Scottish Ministers 1 The Scottish Government (1) The Scottish Executive is renamed the Scottish Government. (2) Accordingly, in the 1998 Act (a) for the Scottish Executive in each place substitute the Scottish Government ; (b) in the heading to section 81 and the italic cross-heading preceding it, for Executive substitute Government. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to section 31(1) of the 1998 Act (as to which, see section 6 of this Act). (4) Unless the context requires otherwise, any reference to the Scottish Executive in any enactment, instrument or other document made before the date on which this section comes into force (except the enactments mentioned in subsections (2) and (3)) is to be read as a reference to the Scottish Government. 16 Time limit for human rights actions against Scottish Ministers etc (1) In section 0 of the 1998 Act the following (as inserted by the Convention Rights Proceedings (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 09 (asp 11)) are omitted (a) subsections (3A) to (3E); (b) in subsection (4), the words Subject to subsection (3D),. (2) The Convention Rights Proceedings (Amendment) (Scotland) Act 09 is repealed. (3) Omit paragraph 4A of Schedule 4 to the 1998 Act. (4) The Scotland Act 1998 (Modification of Schedule 4) Order 09 (S.I. 09/1380) is revoked. () Subsections (1) to (4) above do not apply to any proceedings brought before this section comes into force
14 Scotland Bill Part 2 Ministers and their powers (6) After subsection (3) of section 0 of the 1998 Act insert (3A) (3B) (3C) (3D) Subsection (3B) applies to any proceedings brought by virtue of this Act against the Scottish Ministers or a member of the Scottish Government in a court or tribunal on the ground that an act of the Scottish Ministers or a member of the Scottish Government is incompatible with the Convention rights. Proceedings to which this subsection applies must be brought before the end of (a) the period of one year beginning with the date on which the act complained of took place, or (b) such longer period as the court or tribunal considers equitable having regard to all the circumstances, but that is subject to any rule imposing a stricter time limit in relation to the procedure in question. Subsection (3B) does not apply to proceedings brought by the Lord Advocate, the Advocate General, the Attorney General, the Attorney General for Northern Ireland or the Advocate General for Northern Ireland. In subsections (3A) and (3B) act does not include the making of any legislation but it does include any other act or failure to act (including a failure to make legislation). (3E) In subsection (3B) rule has the same meaning as it has in section 7() of the Human Rights Act (7) In subsection (4) of that section at the beginning insert Subject to subsection (3D),. (8) Subsections (6) and (7) above apply to any proceedings brought after this section comes into force (including proceedings in respect of an act taking place before this section comes into force). 1 2 Executive competence 17 BBC Trust member for Scotland In the 1998 Act, after section 90 insert 90A The BBC BBC Trust member for Scotland (1) A Minister of the Crown must not exercise without the agreement of the Scottish Ministers functions relating to selection for a particular appointment by which (a) a person is to become a member of the BBC Trust and hold a Scottish post, or (b) an existing member of the Trust is to hold a Scottish post. (2) Scottish post means a position, held as a member of the Trust, with specific reference to Scotland. 3 40
15 Part 2 Ministers and their powers Scottish Crown Estate Commissioner (1) In Schedule 1 to the Crown Estate Act 1961 (constitution etc of Crown Estate Commissioners), paragraph 1 is amended as follows. (2) After sub-paragraph (3) insert (3A) One of the Commissioners shall be appointed as the Scottish Crown Estate Commissioner, who must be a person who knows about conditions in Scotland as they relate to the functions of the Commissioners. (3) After sub-paragraph (4) insert (4A) The Scottish Crown Estate Commissioner shall be appointed on the recommendation of the Chancellor of the Exchequer, who shall consult the Scottish Ministers before making that recommendation. 19 Misuse of drugs (1) The Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 is amended as follows. (2) In section (power to make regulations for preventing misuse of controlled drugs) (a) in subsection (2)(i) for Secretary of State substitute appropriate authority ; (b) after subsection (2) insert (3) Regulations made in pursuance of subsection (2)(i) must secure that under any licence a doctor may (a) administer, supply or prescribe a controlled drug, or (b) authorise the administration or supply of a controlled drug, only while at an address specified in the licence. (4) The appropriate authority for the purposes of subsection (2)(i) is (a) where the specified address for the purposes of subsection (3) is in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; (b) otherwise, the Secretary of State. (3) In section 13 (directions where regulations or licence contravened) after subsection (1) insert (1A) (1B) In relation to regulations made in pursuance of section (2)(i) or to a licence under those regulations, the reference in subsection (1) to the Secretary of State is to be read as a reference to the appropriate authority. The appropriate authority for the purposes of subsection (1A) is (a) in relation to a contravention taking place in Scotland, the Scottish Ministers; (b) otherwise, the Secretary of State. (4) In section 14 (investigation where grounds for direction under section 13 are
16 12 Scotland Bill Part 2 Ministers and their powers considered to exist) after subsection (1) insert (1A) In relation to section 13(1), references in this section to the Secretary of State are to be read in accordance with section 13(1A). () In section 16 (provisions supplementary to sections 14 and 1) after subsection (1) insert (1A) Where in accordance with section 14(1A) a case is referred to a tribunal or advisory body by the Scottish Ministers (a) references in this section and Schedule 3 to the Secretary of State are to be read as references to the Scottish Ministers, and (b) references in that Schedule to the approval of the Treasury do not apply. (6) In section (licences and authorities) (a) at the beginning insert (1) ; (b) at the end insert (2) Subsection (1) applies to a licence issued by the Scottish Ministers under regulations made in pursuance of section (2)(i) as if references in that subsection to the Secretary of State were references to the Scottish Ministers. (7) In paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 (tribunal rules) at the end add (4) Where the Scottish Ministers have power to make rules under this paragraph (by virtue of section 16(1A) or otherwise) (a) sub-paragraph (3) does not apply, and (b) the rules are subject to the negative procedure. Power to prescribe drink-driving limits (1) The Road Traffic Act 1988 is amended as follows. (2) Section 8 (choice of specimens of breath) is amended as follows. (3) In subsection (3), for The Secretary of State may by regulations substitute Regulations may. (4) After subsection (3) insert (4) Regulations under subsection (3) may be made (a) by the Secretary of State, in relation to cases where the suspected offence is an offence committed in England and Wales; (b) by the Scottish Ministers, in relation to cases where the suspected offence is an offence committed in Scotland. () Section 11 (interpretation of sections 3A to ) is amended as follows. (6) In the definition of the prescribed limit in subsection (2), omit made by the Secretary of State. (7) After subsection (2) insert (2ZA) Regulations under subsection (2) may be made
17 Part 2 Ministers and their powers 13 (a) (b) by the Secretary of State, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in England and Wales; by the Scottish Ministers, in relation to driving or attempting to drive, or being in charge of a vehicle, in Scotland. (8) Section 19 (provisions as to regulations) is amended as follows. (9) After subsection (2) insert (2A) Before making any regulations under this Act the Scottish Ministers must consult with such representative organisations as they think fit. () After subsection (4) insert (4A) Regulations made by the Scottish Ministers under section 8(3) or 11(2) are subject to the affirmative procedure. 21 Speed limits (1) The Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 is amended as follows. (2) Section 17 (traffic regulation on special roads) is amended as follows. (3) In subsection (2) for The Secretary of State may make regulations substitute Regulations may make provision. (4) After subsection (3) insert (3ZA) (3ZB) (3ZC) The power to make provision of the following kinds by regulations under subsection (2) is exercisable by the Scottish Ministers (a) provision with respect to a particular special road in Scotland; (b) provision for regulating the speed of vehicles on special roads in Scotland. The power to make provision of any other kind by regulations under subsection (2) is exercisable by the Secretary of State. In relation to special roads in Scotland that power of the Secretary of State is exercisable only after consultation with the Scottish Ministers. () Section 64 (general provision as to traffic signs) is amended as follows. (6) After subsection (2) insert (2A) (2B) (2C) The functions under this section that are exercisable by the Scottish Ministers instead of the Secretary of State include the function of making regulations under subsection (1)(a) specifying signs for a Scottish national speed limit. The function of making such regulations is exercisable only with the agreement of the Secretary of State. Scottish national speed limit means any of these (a) a speed limit that, by virtue of regulations under section 17(2) made by the Scottish Ministers, is to be observed (i) on all special roads, (ii) on all special roads provided for the use of particular classes of traffic,
18 14 Scotland Bill Part 2 Ministers and their powers (b) (7) After subsection (6) insert (iii) on all special roads other than special roads of such description as may be specified in the regulations, or (iv) as mentioned in sub-paragraph (i), (ii) or (iii) except for such lengths of special road as may be specified in the regulations; a speed limit that, by virtue of an order under section 88 made by the Scottish Ministers, is to be observed on all roads, on all roads of any class specified in the order or on all roads other than roads of any class so specified. (7) Regulations made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (1)(a) are subject to the negative procedure. (8) Before making any regulations under subsection (1)(a) the Scottish Ministers must consult with such representative organisations as they think fit. (8) Section 88 (temporary speed limits with power to continue indefinitely) is amended as follows. (9) For the Secretary of State in each place substitute the national authority. () In subsection (1) (a) for he substitute the authority ; (b) for his substitute the. (11) In subsection (4) omit the words from made by statutory instrument to the end. (12) After subsection (7) insert (7A) The national authority in this section (a) in relation to roads in England and Wales, is the Secretary of State; (b) in relation to roads in Scotland, is the Scottish Ministers. (13) In subsection (8) after subsection (1)(b) insert by the Secretary of State. (14) After subsection (8) insert (9) The power of the Scottish Ministers to make an order under subsection (1) is not to be exercisable by Scottish statutory instrument. () The first order to be made under subsection (1)(b) by the Scottish Ministers shall not be made until a draft of the order has been laid before the Scottish Parliament and approved by it. (11) The power of the Secretary of State to make an order under subsection (4) is exercisable by statutory instrument which shall be subject to annulment in pursuance of a resolution of either House of Parliament. (12) An order made by the Scottish Ministers under subsection (4) is subject to the negative procedure
19 Part 2 Ministers and their powers 1 22 Speed limits: supplementary (1) The Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc) Order 1999 (S.I. 1999/170) is amended as follows. (2) In Schedule 3 (functions exercisable after consultation), in the entry for the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (a) omit paragraph (a) (section 17(2)); (b) in paragraph (f), omit and 88(1) and (4). (3) In the Schedule to the Scotland Act 1998 (Transfer of Functions to the Scottish Ministers etc) Order 00 (S.I. 00/163) omit the entry for the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 (section 88(1)(a) and (4)). (4) The transfer by virtue of section 21 of a function exercisable by the Secretary of State to the Scottish Ministers (a transferred function ) does not affect the validity of anything done (or which has effect as if done) by or in relation to the Secretary of State before the commencement of that section. () Anything (including legal proceedings) which, at that commencement, is in the process of being done by or in relation to the Secretary of State may, so far as it relates to a transferred function, be continued by or in relation to the Scottish Ministers. (6) Anything done (or which has effect as if done) by or in relation to the Secretary of State for the purposes of or in connection with a transferred function has effect, if it is in force at that commencement, as if done by or in relation to the Scottish Ministers, so far as that is required for continuing its effect. (7) But an instrument containing regulations or an order made by the Secretary of State is not to be treated as if made by the Scottish Ministers for the purposes of section 64(2C)(a) or (b) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act Implementation of international obligations (1) The 1998 Act is amended as follows. (2) After section 7 insert 7A International obligations Despite the transfer to the Scottish Ministers by virtue of section 3 of functions in relation to observing and implementing international obligations, a function in relation to those matters which is exercisable by the Scottish Ministers is also exercisable by a Minister of the Crown as regards Scotland if it was exercisable by that Minister as regards Scotland immediately before that transfer. (3) In section 118 (subordinate instruments) after subsection (4) insert (4A) But, for the purposes of the exercise of a function in relation to observing or implementing international obligations, a provision to which subsection (4) applies is to be treated as complied with if it is complied with either (a) as it has effect with the modifications made by that subsection, or (b) as it would have effect without those modifications. 3 40
20 16 Scotland Bill Part 3 Finance PART 3 FINANCE Introductory 24 Taxation: introductory (1) The 1998 Act is amended as follows. (2) Before Part insert PART 4A TAXATION CHAPTER 1 80A 80B Overview of Part 4A INTRODUCTORY (1) In this Part (a) Chapter 2 confers on the Scottish Parliament power to set a rate of income tax to be paid by Scottish taxpayers, and (b) Chapters 3 and 4 specify the taxes about which the Scottish Parliament may make provision in the exercise of the power conferred by section 28(1). (2) The power to make provision about a devolved tax is subject to the restrictions imposed by (a) subsection (3), and (b) the other provisions of this Part. (3) A devolved tax may not be imposed where to do so would be incompatible with any international obligations. (4) In this Act devolved tax means a tax specified in this Part as a devolved tax. Power to add new devolved taxes (1) Her Majesty may by Order in Council amend this Part so as to (a) specify, as an additional devolved tax, a tax of any description, or (b) make any other modifications of the provisions relating to devolved taxes which She considers necessary or expedient. (2) An Order in Council under this section may also make such modifications of (a) any enactment or prerogative instrument (including any enactment comprised in or made under this Act), or (b) any other instrument or document, as Her Majesty considers necessary or expedient in connection with other provision made by the Order. (3) In section 93 (agency arrangements) 1 2 3
21 Part 3 Finance 17 (a) (b) after subsection (2) insert (2A) The collection and management of a devolved tax is a specified function of the Scottish Ministers. ; in subsection (3), in the definition of specified, after specified insert (subject to subsection (2A)). (4) In section 127 (index of defined expressions), at the appropriate place insert Devolved tax Section 80A(4). () In Part 2 of Schedule to that Act, in Section A1 (specific reservations: fiscal, economic and monetary policy), for Exception substitute Exceptions and after that heading insert Devolved taxes, including their collection and management. (6) In Schedule 7 (procedure for subordinate legislation), in paragraph 1, at the appropriate place insert Section 80B Type A. 2 Amendments relating to the Commissioners for Revenue and Customs (1) The Commissioners for Revenue and Customs Act 0 is amended as follows. (2) Section 18 (confidentiality) is amended as follows. (3) In subsection (2) (a) omit or at the end of paragraph (g), and (b) after paragraph (h) insert, or (i) which is made to the Scottish Ministers in connection with the collection and management of a devolved tax within the meaning of the Scotland Act (4) After subsection (2) insert (2A) Information disclosed in reliance on subsection (2)(i) may not be further disclosed without the consent of the Commissioners (which may be general or specific). () In section 19 (wrongful disclosure) in subsections (1) and (8) after 18(1) insert or (2A). (6) In section 1 (interpretation) after subsection (2) insert (2A) But a reference to the functions of the Commissioners or of officers of Revenue and Customs does not include a function which (a) is conferred on them by or by virtue of an Act of the Scottish Parliament or an instrument made under such an Act, and (b) relates to a devolved tax within the meaning of the Scotland Act (7) In section 1(1) of the Customs and Excise Management Act 1979 (interpretation), at the end of the definition of assigned matter insert, except 1 2 3
22 18 Scotland Bill Part 3 Finance that it does not include any matter relating to a devolved tax within the meaning of the Scotland Act 1998;. Scottish rate of income tax 26 Scottish rate of income tax (1) The 1998 Act is amended as follows. (2) Part 4 (power to vary income tax rate) is omitted. (3) In Part 4A (as inserted by section 24), after Chapter 1 insert CHAPTER 2 INCOME TAX 80C Power to set Scottish rate for Scottish taxpayers (1) The Scottish Parliament may by resolution (a Scottish rate resolution ) set the Scottish rate for the purpose of calculating the rates of income tax to be paid by Scottish taxpayers. (2) Section 6(2B) of the Income Tax Act 07 provides for the calculation of those rates. (3) A Scottish rate resolution applies (a) for only one tax year, and (b) for the whole of that year. (4) A Scottish rate resolution may specify only one rate. () The Scottish rate must be a whole number or half a whole number. (6) A Scottish rate resolution (a) must specify the tax year for which it applies, (b) must be made before the start of that tax year, and (c) must not be made more than 12 months before the start of that year. (7) If a Scottish rate resolution is cancelled before the start of the tax year for which it is to apply (a) the Income Tax Acts have effect for that year as if the resolution had never been passed, and (b) the resolution may be replaced by another Scottish rate resolution. 80D (8) Standing orders must provide that only a member of the Scottish Government may move a motion for a Scottish rate resolution. Scottish taxpayers (1) In any tax year, a Scottish taxpayer is an individual (T) (a) who is resident in the UK for income tax purposes, and (b) who, for that year, meets condition A, B or C. (2) T meets condition A if T has a close connection with Scotland (see section 80E). (3) T meets condition B if 1 2 3
23 Part 3 Finance 19 80E 80F (a) (b) T does not have a close connection with any part of the UK other than Scotland (see section 80E), and T spends more days of that year in Scotland than in any other part of the UK (see section 80F). (4) T meets condition C if, for the whole or any part of the year, T is (a) a member of Parliament for a constituency in Scotland, (b) a member of the European Parliament for Scotland, or (c) a member of the Scottish Parliament. () In this Chapter the UK means the United Kingdom. Close connection with Scotland or another part of the UK (1) To find whether, for any year, T has a close connection with any part of the UK see (a) subsection (2) (where T has only one place of residence in the UK), or (b) subsection (3) (where T has 2 or more places of residence in the UK). (2) T has a close connection with a part of the UK if in that year (a) T has only one place of residence in the UK, (b) that place of residence is in that part of the UK, and (c) for at least part of the year, T lives at that place. (3) T has a close connection with a part of the UK if in that year (a) T has 2 or more places of residence in the UK, (b) for at least part of the year, T s main place of residence in the UK is in that part of the UK, (c) the times in the year when T s main place of residence is in that part of the UK comprise (in aggregate) at least as much of the year as the times when T s main place of residence is in any one other part of the UK, and (d) for at least part of the year, T lives at a place of residence in that part of the UK. (4) In this section place includes a place on board a vessel or other means of transport. Days spent in Scotland or another part of the UK (1) T spends more days of a year in Scotland than in any other part of the UK if (and only if) (a) the number of days in the year on which T is in Scotland at the end of the day equals or exceeds (b) the number of days in the year on which T is in any other part of the UK at the end of the day. (2) But T is not to be treated as being in the UK at the end of a day if (a) on that day T arrives in the UK as a passenger, (b) T departs from the UK on the next day, and
24 Scotland Bill Part 3 Finance 80G (c) during the time between arrival and departure T does not engage in activities which are to a substantial extent unrelated to T s passage through the UK. Supplemental powers to modify enactments (1) The Treasury may by order provide that subsections (2A) to (2C) of section 6 of the Income Tax Act 07 are to be disapplied, or that their effect is to be modified, in relation to any enactment. (2) The Treasury may by order make such modifications of any enactment as they consider necessary or expedient in consequence of or in connection with (a) the power of the Parliament to set a rate under section 80C; (b) the making of a Scottish rate resolution; (c) an order under subsection (1). (3) An order under subsection (2) may, in particular, provide that a Scottish rate resolution does not require any change in the amounts repayable or deductible under PAYE regulations between (a) the beginning of the tax year for which the resolution has effect, and (b) such date (falling after the date of the resolution) as may be specified in the order. 80H (4) An order under this section may, to the extent that the Treasury consider it to be appropriate, take effect retrospectively from the beginning of the tax year in which the order is made. Reimbursement of expenses The Scottish Ministers may reimburse any Minister of the Crown or government department for administrative expenses incurred by virtue of this Chapter at any time after the passing of the Scotland Act 11 by the Minister or department. (4) The repeal by subsection (2) of Part 4 of the 1998 Act has effect so that a taxvarying resolution may not be passed so as to relate to any tax year following such tax year as is appointed by the Treasury under this subsection (as the last year for which that Part is to have effect). () A Scottish rate resolution made under the provisions inserted by subsection (3) may not apply for a tax year preceding such tax year as is appointed by the Treasury under this subsection (as the first year for which those provisions are to have effect). (6) The tax year appointed under subsection (4) must precede the tax year appointed under subsection (). (7) Schedule 3 (which contains other amendments relating to the power to set a Scottish rate of income tax) has effect Income tax for Scottish taxpayers (1) The Income Tax Act 07 is amended as follows.
25 Part 3 Finance 21 (2) In section 6 (the rates of income tax) after subsection (2) insert (2A) (2B) (2C) Subsection (2) does not apply to the non-savings income of a Scottish taxpayer. The basic rate, higher rate and additional rate for a tax year on the non-savings income of a Scottish taxpayer is to be found as follows. Step 1 Take the basic rate, higher rate or additional rate determined as such under subsection (2). Step 2 Deduct percentage points. Step 3 Add the Scottish rate (if any) set by the Scottish Parliament for that year. Chapter 2 of Part 4A of the Scotland Act 1998 makes provision about the meaning of Scottish taxpayer and the setting of the Scottish rate. (3) In section (income charged at particular rates: individuals) after subsection (3A) insert (3B) (3C) If the individual is a Scottish taxpayer, the basic rate, higher rate and additional rate are (a) on so much of the individual s income as is savings income, the rates determined as such under section 6(2); (b) on so much of the individual s income as is not savings income, the rates determined as such under section 6(2B). Section 16 has effect for determining which part of a Scottish taxpayer s income consists of savings income. (4) In section 16 (savings and dividend income to be treated as highest part), in subsection (1) before paragraph (a) insert (za) which part of a Scottish taxpayer s income consists of savings income,. () In section 809H (charge on nominated income of long-term UK resident), after subsection (3) insert (3A) For the purpose of calculating income tax charged under subsection (2), ignore section 6(2A) to (2C) (special rates of income tax for Scottish taxpayers). (6) In section 1 of the Provisional Collection of Taxes Act 1968 (temporary statutory effect of resolution of House of Commons), after subsection (3) insert (3A) If a resolution specifies the basic rate, higher rate or additional rate of income tax, the resolution has effect in relation to Scottish taxpayers (within the meaning of Chapter 2 of Part 4A of the Scotland Act 1998) as if it specified the rate calculated in accordance with section 6(2A) to (2C) of the Income Tax Act 07. (7) The amendments made by this section have effect in relation to the tax year appointed by the Treasury under section 26() and subsequent tax years
26 22 Scotland Bill Part 3 Finance Scottish tax on land transactions 28 Scottish tax on transactions involving interests in land (1) In Part 4A of the 1998 Act (as inserted by section 24), after Chapter 2 (inserted by section 26) insert CHAPTER 3 TAX ON TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTS IN LAND 80I 80J Tax on transactions involving interests in land (1) A tax charged on any of the following transactions is a devolved tax (a) the acquisition of an estate, interest, right or power in or over land in Scotland; (b) the acquisition of the benefit of an obligation, restriction or condition affecting the value of any such estate, interest, right or power. (2) The tax may be chargeable (a) whether or not there is any instrument effecting the transaction, (b) if there is such an instrument, regardless of where it is executed, and (c) regardless of where any party to the transaction is or is resident. Certain transactions not taxable (1) Tax may not be imposed under section 80I on so much of a transaction as relates to land below mean low water mark. (2) The following persons are not to be liable to pay a tax imposed under section 80I Government A Minister of the Crown The Scottish Ministers A Northern Ireland department The Welsh Ministers, the First Minister for Wales and the Counsel General to the Welsh Assembly Government Parliament etc The Corporate Officer of the House of Lords The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons The Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body The Northern Ireland Assembly Commission The National Assembly for Wales Commission The National Assembly for Wales. (2) Tax may not be charged in accordance with the provisions inserted by this section on a land transaction within the meaning of Part 4 of the Finance Act 03 unless section 29 (disapplication of UK stamp duty land tax) has effect in relation to that transaction. 29 Disapplication of UK stamp duty land tax (1) Part 4 of the Finance Act 03 (stamp duty land tax) is amended as follows
27 Part 3 Finance 23 (2) In section 48 (chargeable interests), in subsection (1)(a) for the United Kingdom substitute England and Wales or Northern Ireland. (3) In Schedule 4 (a) Part 1 contains further amendments relating to the disapplication of stamp duty land tax to Scotland, and (b) Part 2 makes provision, in consequence of the disapplication of paragraph 1(1)(b) of Schedule to the Finance Act 03 (prescribed information in land transaction returns) to transactions relating to land in Scotland, about the supply of information to Her Majesty s Revenue and Customs. (4) This section has effect in relation to land transactions with an effective date on or after such date as is appointed by the Treasury under this subsection. () But this section does not have effect in relation to any transaction (a) effected in pursuance of a contract entered into and substantially performed on or before the date on which this Act receives Royal Assent, or (b) effected in pursuance of a contract entered into on or before that date and not excluded by subsection (6). (6) A transaction effected in pursuance of a contract entered into on or before the date on which this Act receives Royal Assent is excluded if (a) there is any variation of the contract, or assignation of rights under the contract, after that date, (b) the transaction is effected in consequence of the exercise after that date of any option, right of pre-emption or similar right, or (c) after that date there is an assignation, subsale or other transaction relating to the whole or part of the subject-matter of the contract as a result of which a person other than the purchaser under the contract becomes entitled to call for a conveyance. 1 2 Scottish tax on disposals to landfill Scottish tax on disposals to landfill (1) In Part 4A of the 1998 Act (as inserted by section 24), after Chapter 3 (inserted by section 28) insert CHAPTER 4 TAX ON DISPOSALS TO LANDFILL 80K Tax on disposals to landfill (1) A tax charged on disposals to landfill made in Scotland is a devolved tax. (2) A disposal is a disposal to landfill if (a) it is a disposal of material as waste, and (b) it is made by way of landfill. (2) Tax may not be charged in accordance with the provision inserted by this section on a disposal if the disposal is made before the date appointed under section 31(4). 3 40
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