Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the most recent figures of rate burden per head of population in Scotland, in the cities of Scotland, in the counties of Scotland and in Glasgow, respectively.
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§ Mr. RossComplete information for 1969–70 is not yet available. For 1968–69, the figures were—Scotland £30 12s.; Cities £38 15s.; Counties £23 11s.; and Glasgow £43 9s. After deducting rates paid in respect of industrial and commercial properties, the average rate burden per head of population was—Scotland £14 3s.; Cities £15 12s.; Counties £12 4s.; and Glasgow £15 11s.