§ 24. Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to estimate how much of the money recently allocated to rate relief is expected to he paid out under the provisions of the Rating (Revaluation Rebates) (Scotland) Act 1985.
§ Mr. AncramI told the House on 19 June, at column 281 that the cost of rebates in 1985–86 under the Rating (Revaluation Rebates) (Scotland) Act 1985 was estimated to be around £30 million. I shall let the hon. Member have a copy of a table giving the breakdown of these costs by rating authority, as estimated by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.