HC Deb 22 July 1968 vol 769 c21W
69. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average rate burden per head of population in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen, respectively, in the latest annual period for which figures are available.

Mr. Ross

Approximate figures for 1967–68 were in Glasgow £38 10s., in Edinburgh £31 3s., in Dundee £29 16s. and in Aberdeen £30 17s. After deducting rates paid in respect of industrial and commercial properties, the average rate burden per head of population was in Glasgow £14 9s.. in Edinburgh £15, in Dundee £14 and in Aberdeen £13 15s.

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