HC Deb 28 November 1997 vol 301 cc676-7W
Mr. Swinney

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what plans he has to compensate local authorities in Scotland in respect of the abolition of tax credits for pension funds dividends. [17233]

Mr. Chisholm

[holding answer 25 November 1997]: My right hon. Friend will announce the 1997–98 Local Government Finance settlement in due course.