§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the average percentage rise in local government expenditure in Scotland over the last three years.
§ Mr. William RossThe following is the information for the last three years for which figures are available:
Net Rate Fund Expenditure Percentage Increase 1970–71 over 1969–70 … … 15.4 1971–72 over 1970–71 … … 13.2 1972–73 over 1971–72 … … 16.4 Gross Capital Expenditure 1970–71 over 1969–70 … … 0.1 1971–72 over 1970–71 … … 4.1 1972–73 over 1971–72 … … 16.8 Notes:
1. Information for 1973–74 is not yet available.
2. The net rate fund expenditure figures represent expenditure met out of rates and Government grants, after deduction of fees, rents, etc., and sums transferred from revenue to capital.
3. The gross capital expenditure figures cover all local authority services, including revenue producing services.