Community Charge (Hansard, 5 July 1989)

§ 30. Mr. Buchanan-Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has recently received regarding the impact of the standard community charge in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

§ 36. Mr. Doran
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received concerning the standard community charge; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Lang
My right hon. and learned Friend has received a number of such representations.
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§ 53. Mr. Sillars
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many changes have been made to the poll tax register in the Strathclyde region since the beginning of 1989.

§ Mr. Lang
It is the responsibility of community charge registration officers to maintain the community charge registers and the information requested is not held centrally.

§ 39. Mr. Gow
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of those required to register for the community charge in Scotland have done so; and what percentage of those liable to pay the charge have begun to make payments.

§ Mr. Lang
It is estimated that almost 99 per cent. of the adult population has been registered. It will be some while before reliable information becomes available from local authorities on payment levels.