HC Deb 19 July 1988 vol 137 cc580-1W
Mr. Harry Greenway

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the average level of rates in Scottish local authorities for the current year; and what were the comparable figures in real terms(a) five years ago and (b) 10 years ago.

Mr. Lang

The information requested is set out below.

Average domestic rate bill in 1988–89 prices
£
1988–89 494
1983–84 389
1978–79 283

Note: The GDP deflator has been used to convert average rate bills to 1988–89 prices.