HC Deb 23 January 1930 vol 234 c341
93. Mr. HARDIE

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the estimated annual amount for the whole of Scotland by which occupiers of industrial lands and heritages will benefit through the provisions of the Local Government Act, 1929?

Mr. W. ADAMSON

On the basis of the rates payable in respect of the year 1928–29 it is estimated that the total annual relief from rates that will accrue in respect of industrial lands and heritages in Scotland under the provisions of the Local Government (Scotland) Act, 1929, will be approximately £1,600,000.

Major COLVILLE

Does not the right hon. Gentleman not consider that these occupiers have borne too heavy a burden in this respect in the past?