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Chamber and committees

Meeting of the Parliament

Meeting date: Wednesday, January 8, 2020


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Correction

The Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work

 

Derek Mackay has identified an error in his contribution and provided the following correction.

 

At col 33, paragraph 7—

Original text—

In financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, ratepayers in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen received total relief of more than £12.5 million and £14.5 million respectively, due to reliefs that had been set by the Scottish Government through subordinate legislation. The reliefs include the small business bonus scheme, transitional relief and renewable energy relief.

Corrected text—

In financial years 2017-18 and 2018-19, ratepayers in Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen received total relief of more than £23.5 million and £24 million respectively, due to reliefs that had been set by the Scottish Government through subordinate legislation. The reliefs include the small business bonus scheme, transitional relief and renewable energy relief.