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The series of regulations that are headed "Rating and Valuation" are accompanied by notes that say that in Scotland non-domestic rates provide around £1.5 billion annually. This may be pedantic, but it would be useful if Executive notes could be precise. The figure of around £1,500 million is imprecise; in fact it is wrong, as in 2000-01, I think that it will be £1,662 million or £1,663 million, which is rather more than £1,500 million. That round figure may be relevant for other purposes, but explanatory memorandums should be precise, as they inform our discussion.
There is also a failure to footnote references, which I think is important.
We will draw that to the attention of the Executive.