§ Mr. CanavanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will now give details of the rates concessions for Scottish sports grounds.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonMy right hon. and learned Friend has been informed by the Scottish Assessors Association that as result of the simultaneous revaluations which took effect on 1 April the rateable values of sports grounds in Scotland and in England and Wales have been brought into line with each other. I understand that differences still exist in the methods employed in valuing these subjects north and south of the border and we are considering whether, in order to ensure a common method of valuation in future, subordinate legislation is required.