§ 41. Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the estimated amount of relief which will accrue to landowners in the county of West Lothian in the first year arising from de-rating?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Sir John Gilmour)The estimated relief from rates on agricultural lands and heritages in West Lothian in the case of owners is approximately £12,200 of which one half will fall to be passed to occupiers.
§ 42. Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated amount of relief to the owners 1040 of mineral royalties in the county of West Lothian in the first year from de-rating?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe estimated relief to owners in respect of mineral rents, including mineral royalties, in the county of West Lothian is approximately £5,000. Where the subject is let on lease, the whole of the relief falls to be passed to the occupier.
§ 43. Mr. SHINWELLasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the sum paid in rates in respect of industrial hereditaments in the county of West Lothian in the past year and the estimated amount of relief arising from the de-rating proposals?
§ Sir J. GILMOURThe estimated total amount of rates paid in respect of industrial lands and heritages in West Lothian for 1927–28, the latest year for which detailed information is available, was £77,800. The estimated amount of relief for the year would be £58,350.