§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of Sate for Scotland what estimate he has made of the total sum paid in Selective Employment Tax by farmers in Scotland between 5th September 1966 and the first repayment in February 1967.
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland, on what basis he proposes to take account of the cost to farmers of the Selective Employment Tax in the 1967 Annual Price Review.
§ Mr. RossI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to a Question on 27th May by the hon. Member for Inverness (Mr. Russell Johnston).
§ Mr. MacArthurasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many officials will be occupied full-time or part-time with the repayment of Selective Employment Tax to farmers.
§ Mr. RossThe repayment process will be undertaken by the Scottish Office Computer Service. Total staff time requirements are expected to be equivalent to six full-time staff.