§ Lord Harrisonasked Her Majesty's Government:
What consequences the enactment of the Abolition of Poindings and Warrant Sales Bill currently before the Scottish Parliament would have for businesses and consumers throughout the United Kingdom; and what effect it would have on the tax burden placed on the United Kingdom population as a whole. [HL1538]
§ Lord McIntosh of HaringeyThe Revenue Departments' concern is that, whatever the outcome of the debate on the future of poinding and warrant sale, there should be adequate alternative arrangements for outstanding tax to be collected from companies and individuals in Scotland.