Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party Debate: Taxation

S5M-03063 Murdo Fraser That the Parliament believes that families and businesses in Scotland should not be taxed more than those elsewhere in the UK. S5M-03063.3 Derek Mackay As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from “families” to end and insert “the purpose of the devolution of powers over income tax is to allow Scotland to make its own decisions on tax rates; further believes that powers over personal and business taxation should be used in a fair and progressive way that supports a sustainable economy; notes the proposals from all parties on future tax rates, and acknowledges that taxation as a whole must be considered alongside spending plans to be meaningful.” S5M-03063.1 Kezia Dugdale As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from "believes" to end and insert "agrees that the Scottish Government should set a 50p top rate of tax for those earning over £150,000 a year so that the richest 1% pay their fair share to help stop the cuts and invest in public services." S5M-03063.4 Patrick Harvie As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from “not” to end and insert "have access to high-quality public services; notes that the SNP’s manifesto proposals on tax make no significant changes to current income tax rates and thresholds; supports a tax system that will challenge inequalities in wealth and income; agrees that people earning below the median should pay less, while high earners should pay more than at present, and supports a long-term tax shift from income to wealth, where inequalities are greater." S5M-03063.2 Willie Rennie As an amendment to motion S5M-03063 in the name of Murdo Fraser (Taxation), leave out from “families” to end and insert “investing in skills is the best way to strengthen the economy, and calls for a modest penny on income tax for this purpose, raising £500 million to transform Scottish education.”