Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of Slate for Scotland to what extent the present rating burden of Scottish industry is such that the proposed abolition of industrial derating in 1966 will place it at a relative disadvantage compared with industry in England and Wales.
§ Mr. RossThe effect which the abolition of industrial derating in Scotland in 1966 would have on Scottish industry cannot be estimated until the estimates of the total valuations of all classes of property under the 1966 revaluation have been made by the local valuation assessors. I expect to receive these estimates during 1965.