§ 51. Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he can state the deficiency in the rates in each of the burghs and parishes in Fife arising under the de-rating provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1929, and the total amount of the grant required to meet this deficiency?
§ The SECRETARY of STATE for SCOTLAND (Mr. William Adamson)I regret that the information asked for is not yet available, but a statement will be sent to the hon. and learned Member when the necessary particulars have been received from the local authorities.
§ Mr. MILLARDoes the right hon. Gentleman expect to receive these particulars in a week or two?
§ Mr. ADAMSONYes. I expect to receive them very shortly.