Alex Rowley S5M-07750 That the Parliament believes that income tax should be increased to allow greater investment in public services. Derek Mackay S5M-07750.4 As an amendment to motion S5M-07750 in the name of Alex Rowley (Finance), leave out from “believes” to end and insert “rejects the current approach to taxation and public spending of the UK Government and, in advance of the Autumn budget, calls on the Chancellor of the Exchequer to end austerity, lift the 1% pay cap and ensure appropriate funding in line with the Barnett formula to the nations and regions of the UK following the £1 billion Democratic Unionist Party deal; agrees that an informed debate is required on income tax to ensure that the Scottish Parliament can play a full role in setting a tax policy that meets the needs of the country, and notes that all parties’ plans will be considered ahead of the Scottish Budget as part of a discussion paper in order to enable a consensus to be reached on a progressive tax policy that provides certainty for tax payers, public services and the economy.” Murdo Fraser S5M-07750.1 As an amendment to motion S5M-07750 in the name of Alex Rowley (Finance), leave out from "income tax" to end and insert "there is no case for raising income tax rates in Scotland above those payable elsewhere in the UK and that, to provide clarity and reassurance for the lowest paid, a rise in the basic rate of income tax should be immediately ruled out." Patrick Harvie S5M-07750.3 As an amendment to motion S5M-07750 in the name of Alex Rowley (Finance), leave out “should be increased” and insert “rates should be decreased for low earners and increased for high earners, generating additional revenue”. Willie Rennie S5M-07750.2 As an amendment to motion S5M-07750 in the name of Alex Rowley (Finance), leave out from "to allow" to end and insert "by a penny to deliver a transformational investment in education."