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Finance Act 2009
Summary
The Finance Act 2009 is a law that makes changes to the UK's tax system during a difficult economic period. It adjusts how different types of taxes work, changes tax rates, and introduces new tax rules to help the government balance its finances.
A vote to support means
- —Supporting this Act means backing changes to how taxes are collected and managed in the UK. It aims to improve the tax system, raise money for public services like schools and hospitals, and close loopholes that some people use to avoid paying their fair share of tax.
A vote to oppose means
- —Critics worry that new taxes or tax changes could burden businesses and working people with higher bills. Some may object to specific tax increases on particular groups, or feel the government is not spending money wisely enough to justify raising more tax.
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Bill Passage
Commons
- 1st reading28 Apr 2009
- 2nd reading6 May 2009
- Committee stage12 May 2009
- Committee stage19 May 2009
- Report stage7 Jul 2009
- 3rd reading8 Jul 2009
Lords
- 1st reading8 Jul 2009
- 2nd reading20 Jul 2009
Royal Assent21 Jul 2009
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