HC Deb 04 February 1969 vol 777 cc74-5W
Mr. Younger

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average rate in the year 1968–69 for each of the main valuation subjects.

Mr. Ross

According to present information, about 21s. 2d. on domestic subjects and 22s. 10d. on other subjects.

Mr. Younger

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the decrease in the average domestic penny rate between 1966–67, 1967–68 and 1968–69.

Mr. Ross

In 1967–68 the average rate on domestic subjects dropped by 6d.; in the current year, according to present information, there has been an increase of about 1s.

Mr. Younger

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average rate increase between the years 1967–68 and 1968–69.

Mr. Ross

About 1s. on domestic subjects and 1s. 10d. on other subjects.