HC Deb 17 July 1985 vol 83 c185W
24. Mr. Kirkwood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is yet in a position to estimate how much of the money recently allocated to rate relief is expected to he paid out under the provisions of the Rating (Revaluation Rebates) (Scotland) Act 1985.

Mr. Ancram

I told the House on 19 June, at column 281 that the cost of rebates in 1985–86 under the Rating (Revaluation Rebates) (Scotland) Act 1985 was estimated to be around £30 million. I shall let the hon. Member have a copy of a table giving the breakdown of these costs by rating authority, as estimated by the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.