§ Mr. Dewarasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he proposes to use his powers under sections 1 and 2 of the Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1981 to postpone or vary the quinquennial revaluation due in 1982; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. YoungerI shall announce in due course whether I propose to use my power to postpone or vary the next revaluation of lands and heritages, at present due in 1983.