Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he now has to give relief to ratepayers in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RossA statement must await the completion of the Government's review of local government finance.
§ Mr. Steelasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what he estimates will be the general rise in rates in Scotland in 1965.
§ Dr. Dickson MabonI would refer the hon. Member to the Reply given to the hon. Member for Galloway (Mr. Brewis) on 14th April.