84. Earl of Dalkeithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether it is still the Government's intention to introduce re-rating of Scottish industry in 1963.
§ Mr. NobleIn view of the outcome of the 1961 revaluation in Scotland the Government have decided not to proceed with the re-rating of industry in Scotland in 1963. The present intention is to include in early legislation provision for re-rating on the occasion of the next general Scottish revaluation which is due to take place in 1966.