Rates

HC Deb 12 March 1981 vol 1000 c394W

Mr. Dewar

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has of the average increase in rates in Scotland for the year 1981–82.

Mr. Younger

My present estimate of the average increase in rates to be levied by Scottish local authorities in 1981–82 is about 34 per cent. compared with 1980–81.