§ Mr. G. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what action he is 145W taking upon the recommendation in the annual report for 1966–67 of the Scottish Tourist Board that the effect of the Selective Employment Tax upon the tourist industry requires immediate reconsideration;
(2) what proposals he has for the Scottish tourist industry, in the light of the finding in the report for 1966–67 of the Scottish Tourist Board, that the introduction of the Selective Employment Tax forced a number of hoteliers to dispense with staff whom they would normally have retained during the winter and also served to aggravate the industry's staffing difficulties.
§ Mr. RossClause 25 of the Finance Bill, which gives a rebate of half the tax paid in respect of part-time employees, is a result of the continuous watch which the Government are keeping on the effects of the tax.