§ 37. Mr. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with interested groups concerning the reform of the rating system; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YoungerThe current review of possible alternatives to the domestic rates is an internal one. No arrangements have been made so far for consulting interested parties. Last week my hon. Friend the Member for Edinburgh, Pentlands (Mr. Rifkind), the Under-Secretary of State, met representatives of the Federation of Scottish Ratepayers' Associations to discuss their submission on the future of local government finance.