§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with procedures for the quinquennial reassessment of rates for rod salmon fishing; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AncramThe fixing of new valuations with effect from 1 April for salmon fishings, as for other rateable subjects, is the responsibility of the assessor for each area. Assessors have to take account of statutory provisions; if any person is dissatisfied with his valuation he will, of course, have the opportunity to appeal against it to the local valuation appeal committee. I understand that the assessors' arrangements are well in hand.
§ Mr. Hunterasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has any powers for directing regional water authorities' spending of additional income derived from the increase of rates for rod salmon fishing.
§ Mr. AncramMy right hon. Friend has no such powers.