§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has for a review of the rating system.
§ Mr. Monroasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will dispense with the five-yearly revaluations for rating and substitute percentage increases to absorb annual rising costs of services.
§ Mr. RossNo. Revaluation ensures that the burden of rates is shared as fairly as possible on up-to-date values. The hon. Member's suggestion that all property should go up by the same percentage would be more unfair than the present system.