HC Deb 19 December 1980 vol 996 c328W
Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average percentage increase in rateable value for domestic, industrial and commercial property in Scotland at the revaluations in 1971 and 1978.

Mr. Younger

The information is set out in the table below:

Property class Percentage increase in rateable value
1971 1978
Domestic 87 per cent. 174 per cent.
Industrial 63 per cent. 300 per cent.
Commercial 67 per cent. 258 per cent.