§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what revised estimate he has made of the rate of emigration from Scotland, following the introduction of the proposed Selective Employment Tax.
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the effect of the proposed Selective Employment Tax on the harvesting costs of potato growers and raspberry producers in Perthshire.
§ Mr. RossIt is not possible to make a meaningful estimate of the amount of tax which might be payable in respect of employment in specific operations in connection with individual crops in specific localities.
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of of State for Scotland what consultations he has held with the Highland Development Board about the effect of the proposed Selective Employment Tax on employment in the Highlands.