A Bill to require HM Commissioners of Revenue and Customs to record income tax revenues where the payee self-certifies as holding a conscientious objection to public spending on defence purposes and report to Parliament thereon; to place a duty on HM Treasury to take account of the amount and proportion of such self-certified income tax income in preparing the supply estimates; and for connected purposes.
This bill would require HM Revenue & Customs to flag and record income tax receipts from people who self-certify a conscientious objection to defence spending, and to report the totals to Parliament. It would also oblige the Treasury to consider how much of these self-certified receipts exist when drawing up the Government’s spending plans. In short, it aims to track anti-defence tax money and factor it into public budgeting.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and has not yet progressed to committee stage.
Generated 21 February 2026
This Bill has been withdrawn and will not progress any further.
The Bill had its first reading on 19 July 2016 through the Ten Minute Procedure. The second reading was expected on Friday 24 March 2017 but was withdrawn.
If you require any further information about the Bill then please contact the sponsoring Member Ruth Cadbury.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
