Council Tax

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Scotland – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 15 May 1991.

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Photo of Mr Dick Douglas Mr Dick Douglas , Dunfermline West 12:00, 15 May 1991

Before the Minister contemplates looking at any new tax, will he take some time to examine what is happening to local authorities because of the poll tax? Will he consider introducing legislation—we do not have much legislation in Scottish terms—to take out the 20 per cent. rule and eliminate the arresting of benefits, especially those involving social security? Will he do that and get rid of this arduous and hazardous impost on the people of Scotland?