HC Deb 15 December 1976 vol 922 c726W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, from the latest available figures, what is Scottish industry's share of the rate burden; and how this compares with the rate burden borne by industry in England and Wales.

Mr. Millan

Industrial subjects' share of the rate burden in Scotland in 1975–76 was 11 per cent. compared with 12.2 per cent. in England and Wales.