§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many guest houses in(a) Scotland and (b) Argyll and Bute will be liable to pay both non-domestic rates and the personal community charge for everyone who lives on the premises.
§ Mr. LangThis information is not held centrally. Where, however a person is solely or mainly resident in premises which are subject to non-domestic rates, there is a reduction in the valuation for rating of the property to take account of this.
§ Mrs. Ray MichieTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his Department's estimate of the average difference for owners of guest houses in Scotland between the previous rating system and the current system whereby owners of guest houses catering for more than six people are liable to pay both non-domestic rates and the personal community charge for everyone living on the premises.
§ Mr. LangThe information that would be required to carry out an estimate of the kind envisaged by the hon. Member is not held centrally.