HC Deb 08 July 1987 vol 119 c190W
Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will detail the percentage contributed to total non-domestic rates for Scotland from (a) commercial properties, (b) industrial properties and (c) other premises.

Mr. Lang

The figures show the percentage contributed to total non-domestic rates for Scotland for 1987–88 from commercial properties, industrial properties (including freight transport) and other premises.

Per cent.
Commercial 46
Industrial and Freight Transport 19
Other 35

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average non-domestic rate poundage in Scotland for 1987–88; and if he will list those local authorities with (a) the highest and (b) the lowest rate poundages in Scotland.

Mr. Lang

The average non-domestic rate poundage in Scotland in 1987–88 in 76p. The authority with the highest rate poundage is Glasgow city (91.5p) and that with the lowest is Kincardine and Deeside (51.2p).

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the estimated receipts from non-domestic rates in Scotland for 1987–88.

Mr. Lang

£1,260 million.

Mr. Michael Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the estimated 1987–88 total annual receipts for rates net of rebates in Scotland; and what percentage this represents of forecast local government expenditure for 1987–88.

Mr. Lang

The estimated.1987–88 total receipts for rates net of rebates in Scotland are £1,835.6 million. This represents 44 per cent. of forecast local government expenditure for 1987–88.