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Unfortunately, the commissioners have not given a date for returning to the proposals, so they are left in limbo.The proposals are one of the more controversial aspects of recent affairs.
David Whitton is right to point to a bigger issue. As we come out of an economic recession, there is a danger that we will move into a social recession.
We live in a world of finite resources, and the cost implications are severe as we face a recession and cuts. I urge the committee to reject the motion.
As we saw a few years ago, there is a simple way to reduce the number of goods vehicles on the road—have a damn good recession. Do we want that? I agree with Gavin Scott.
The penalty credits are key performance indicators, and to date we have not invoked any. I want to go back to a point that the convener raised at the start of the meeting.
It has dragged on for a few years.The main discussions have been around the original effective date of registration for VAT purposes, and movement on that date has resulted in additional liability, which still has to be finally determined.