Rates

HC Deb 23 February 1989 vol 147 cc746-7W

Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the level of domestic rates relief in each year since 1985–86.

Mr. Lang

The information requested is set out in the table.

	Total domestic element £ million
1985–86	102.9
1986–87	91.3
1987–88	90.8
1988–89	91.9

Mrs. Margaret Ewing

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average unrebated domestic rates bill in each year since 1985–86.

Mr. Lang

The information requested is set out in the table.

	Scotland average unrebated domestic rate bill £
1985–86	392
1986–87	417
1987–88	474
1988–89	495