HC Deb 26 October 1987 vol 121 c113W
Mr. Maxton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what proportion of the population in Scotland are single adult householders;

(2) what proportion of single adult householders in Scotland are over the age of 60 years.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

The available information was published in SDD statistical bulletin No. 23, July 1986, entitled "Scottish Household Projections: 1983 based." A copy is available from the House Library.

Mr. Maxton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proportion of single adult householders will pay (i) full rates, (ii) partial rates and (iii) no rates in the financial year 1987–88; and if he will list similar figures for the last 10 years.

Mr. Lang

The information is not available in the form requested.