§ Mr. Bill WalkerTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the valuation of properties in Scotland for the purposes of the council tax.
§ Mr. LangSubject to the enhancement of the Local Government Finance and Valuation Bill, the valuation exercise in Scotland will be carried out by the local assessors acting under the direction of the Commissioners of Inland Revenue. A new grant is to be paid to local authorities in respect of expenses incurred in the financial
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