§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail the percentage contributed to total non-domestic rates for Scotland from (a) commercial properties, (b) industrial properties and (c) other premises.
§ Mr. LangThe figures show the percentage contributed to total non-domestic rates for Scotland for 1987–88 from commercial properties, industrial properties (including freight transport) and other premises.
Per cent. Commercial 46 Industrial and Freight Transport 19 Other 35
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average non-domestic rate poundage in Scotland for 1987–88; and if he will list those local authorities with (a) the highest and (b) the lowest rate poundages in Scotland.
§ Mr. LangThe average non-domestic rate poundage in Scotland in 1987–88 in 76p. The authority with the highest rate poundage is Glasgow city (91.5p) and that with the lowest is Kincardine and Deeside (51.2p).
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the estimated receipts from non-domestic rates in Scotland for 1987–88.
§ Mr. Michael Brownasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the estimated 1987–88 total annual receipts for rates net of rebates in Scotland; and what percentage this represents of forecast local government expenditure for 1987–88.
§ Mr. LangThe estimated.1987–88 total receipts for rates net of rebates in Scotland are £1,835.6 million. This represents 44 per cent. of forecast local government expenditure for 1987–88.