§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average rate burden per head of population in Hamilton and Lanarkshire, respectively, in the latest annual period for which figures are available; and in each case what is the approximate figure after deducting rates paid in respect of industrial and commercial properties.
§ Mr. RossThe latest information, for the year 1967.68, is as follows:
Rate burden per head of population After deducting industrial and commercial rates £ s. d. £ s. d. Hamilton … 27 15 0 13 2 0 Lanarkshire … 24 16 0 13 2 0