Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Power what annual contribution has been made by the Scottish Gas Board in lieu of rates in each of the past six years; and what estimate he has made of the amount which will be paid in the current year.
§ Mr. FreesonRate payments made by the Scottish Gas Board in the past six years were:
£ thousands 1961–62 … … … 517 1962–63 … … … 519 1963–64 … … … 625 1964–65 … … … 662 1965–66 … … … 713 1966–67 … … … 808 It is estimated that £960 thousand will be paid in 1967–68.