§ Mr. Gordon BrownTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the percentage rise in average water rates for Scotland has been between 1979 and the latest date available in(a) cash and (b) real terms.
§ Mr. LangComparison of rates between years before and after 1985 is not straightforward, because of revaluation. The percentage rise in average domestic water796W rate bills for Scotland between 1979–80 and 1987–88 has been 156.7 per cent. in cash terms and 47.9 per cent. in real terms.