HC Deb 29 January 1986 vol 90 cc543-4W
10. Mr. MacKenzie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the present system of rating in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ancram

No. The Government's dissatisfaction with the present rating system in Scotland is made clear in our Green Paper, published yesterday.

16. Dame Judith Hart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to introduce measures to reform the rating system in Scotland.

Mr. Rifkind

I cannot forecast what will be the results of the consultation period which began yesterday, nor can I anticipate the Queen's speech next Session, but our Green Paper says that we are at present planning to find room for a Bill in 1986–87.

37. Mr. Willie W. Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further progress has been made on proposals for reform of the rating system.

Mr. Ancram

I invite the hon. Gentleman to read our Green Paper "Paying for Local Government", published yesterday.

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