§ 27. Mr. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his policy towards reforming the rating system in Scotland during the life of the present Parliament.
§ Mr. YoungerThe measures which I announced on 4 June, including the issue in the autumn of a consultation document on alternatives to domestic rates, are a step towards reform of the rating system. At this stage I cannot say when we will be in a position to reform existing arrangements.