Wednesday, November 16, 2005

Sheridan in council tax bill row

icScotland - Sheridan in council tax bill row: "Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan has clashed publicly with deputy finance minister George Lyon over plans to scrap council tax and replace it with an income-based charge.

He criticised Mr Lyon, a Lib Dem MSP, for saying the Executive opposed the plans, although his party also wants to scrap council tax.

The clash came as the Scottish Parliament's Local Government and Transport Committee scrutinised the Council Tax Abolition and Service Tax Introduction Bill, brought by Mr Sheridan."