US BANKERS' BONUS TAX

Early day motion 1143, tabled 20 March 2009 by John McDonnell (Labour). Signed by 33 members.

That this House welcomes the approval by the US House of Representatives of legislation under which bankers with gross incomes of more than $250,000 who received a bonus this year will face a 90 per cent. tax on the bonus; and calls upon the Government to bring forward similar legislative proposals.

Signatures by party: Labour 24, Liberal Democrat 4, Independent 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.