33. Major WOODasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the amount that has been paid to local authorities in Scotland from the Exchequer each year as a consequence of the passing of the Derating Act; and the total up to date?
§ Mr. WESTWOODThe amounts paid to date are:
£ In the year ended 31st March, 1930 1,658,827 In the year ended 31st March, 1931 5,502,724 Since 1st April, 1931 1,136,038 £8,297,589