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Smith Commission holds second meeting with Scotland's parties Smith Commission holds second meeting with Scotland's parties
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The Smith Commission, set up to reach an agreement on more powers for Scotland, has held its second meeting with Scotland's political parties.The Smith Commission, set up to reach an agreement on more powers for Scotland, has held its second meeting with Scotland's political parties.
Representatives of five parties held an initial discussion of their proposals for more tax powers.Representatives of five parties held an initial discussion of their proposals for more tax powers.
It followed an initial meeting last week in which a set of principles for the cross-party talks were agreed.It followed an initial meeting last week in which a set of principles for the cross-party talks were agreed.
The commission, expected to reach an agreement by 30 November, would not comment on the substance of the talks.The commission, expected to reach an agreement by 30 November, would not comment on the substance of the talks.
The SNP, Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Green Party were represented at the talks, chaired by Lord Smith of Kelvin.The SNP, Labour, the Conservatives, the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish Green Party were represented at the talks, chaired by Lord Smith of Kelvin.
Each party has put forward proposals for more powers for the Scottish Parliament in policy areas including taxation, welfare, the economy and employment.Each party has put forward proposals for more powers for the Scottish Parliament in policy areas including taxation, welfare, the economy and employment.
All parties advocate further devolution of tax powers but differ on how far to go.All parties advocate further devolution of tax powers but differ on how far to go.
While Labour has proposed giving the Scottish Parliament control of around 40% of the revenue it raises, the SNP has argued that all tax revenues should be retained in Scotland, unless there is a "specific reason" for any to remain reserved to Westminster.While Labour has proposed giving the Scottish Parliament control of around 40% of the revenue it raises, the SNP has argued that all tax revenues should be retained in Scotland, unless there is a "specific reason" for any to remain reserved to Westminster.
The Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the Scottish Greens support the devolution of income tax.The Conservatives, the Lib Dems and the Scottish Greens support the devolution of income tax.
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Following the first all-party meeting on 22 October, Lord Smith said: "We had a constructive discussion and agreed some important principles, which will guide us towards an agreement on a package of substantial and cohesive new powers to strengthen the Scottish Parliament within the UK."Following the first all-party meeting on 22 October, Lord Smith said: "We had a constructive discussion and agreed some important principles, which will guide us towards an agreement on a package of substantial and cohesive new powers to strengthen the Scottish Parliament within the UK."
The parties agreed that the eventual outcome of the talks would:The parties agreed that the eventual outcome of the talks would:
Members of the public and Scotland's civic bodies have been invited to submit their views by 31 October.Members of the public and Scotland's civic bodies have been invited to submit their views by 31 October.