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Scotland to get control over income tax in devolution plans

The Scottish Parliament is expected to be handed control over income tax under proposals for further devolution.

The Smith Commission - set up after a No vote in September's independence referendum - has also recommended that Scotland gains new powers over welfare.

ITV News Scotland Correspondent Debi Edward said the constitutional reforms have led some to predict that "Britain is being put on the path to a federal system".

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Smith Commission confirms Scotland's control of income tax

The Smith Commission has revealed its recommendations for further powers for the Scottish Parliament.

They include:

  • The ability to set income tax rates and bands
  • Scottish Parliament will retain all income tax raised in Scotland
  • Powers to allow 16 and 17-year-olds to vote in Scottish elections
  • The ability to create new benefits and make discretionary welfare payments
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Scotland to get control over income tax in devolution plans

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