§ Mr. Nairnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is aware that contributions to rates from atomic energy stations will vary markedly from those from nuclear power stations because of the different bases employed in computing them, and that, apart from the difference in rate quantum, authorities having atomic energy stations in their areas will reap the entire benefit from the Treasury contributions to rates, whereas in the case of nuclear power stations the rating authorities will share only indirectly and with all other rating authorities within the electricity board's area any increase in contributions by the board; and if he will introduce amending legislation to put nuclear power stations on the same rating basis as atomic energy stations.
§ Mr. MaclayI am aware that contributions in lieu of rates on land occupied by the Atomic Energy Authority are computed on a different basis from those made in respect of the undertakings—including generating stations—of electricity boards. It is intended to review the arrangements under which payments are made by the Scottish Electricity Boards for the benefit of local authorities in time for effect to be given in 1961–62 to any changes that may be agreed upon.