HC Deb 17 December 1990 vol 183 cc89-90W
Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he is having with(a) local authorities, (b) student organisations, (c) student nurses and (d) community groups in order to discuss the review of the poll tax in Scotland.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The community charge is discussed regularly at meetings between Ministers and the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities. As part of the review of the community charge, my right hon. Friend will be interested to receive the views of all groups and bodies with an interest in the charge.

Mr. Wray

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the studies made by the Scottish Office to assess the impact of the poll tax upon(a) students, (b) pensioners, (c) single parents and (d) school leavers in Scotland.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The community charge arrangements in Scotland, as they affect particular groups, have been monitored by the Scottish Office since the charge was introduced and, where appropriate, changes have been made.