HC Deb 07 March 1989 vol 148 cc485-6W
Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what further representations he has received about payment of the community charge by agricultural workers and their spouses in tied housing.

Mr. Lang

My right hon. and learned Friend has received a number of inquiries and representations from Members of Parliament and individuals about this issue.

Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many agricultural workers in tied housing by district in Scotland will have to pay the personal community charge.

Mr. Lang

This information is not held centrally.

Mrs. Ray Michie

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he intends to take to give financial assistance to agricultural workers in tied housing over the payment of the community charge.

Mr. Lang

I refer to the reply which I gave to the hon. Member on 18 February 1989.

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