§ 19. Mr. McAvoyTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he received in favour of retaining the 20 per cent. minimum contribution of the poll tax prior to the introduction of the council tax.
§ Mr. Allan StewartMy right hon. Friend continues to receive a number of representations in support of the present community charge arrangements generally. The comparatively small number of representations he has received on the specific issue of the 20 per cent. minimum contribution have favoured its removal.