To ask the Scottish Executive how many businesses qualify for a reduction in non-domestic rates under the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme, broken down by the percentage reduction related to the rateable value of premises. The latest available information(1 July 2006) shows that 141,724 non-domestic subjects qualify fora reduction in non-domestic rates under the Small Business Rates Relief Scheme (SBRRS).The breakdown of these subjectsby potential percentage reduction is contained in the following table:Subjects by Rateable Value Bandat 1 July 2006 Rateable Value Number of Subjects Potential SBRRS Discount1 Less than £3,5002 76,409 50% £3,500 or above but under £4,500 13,933 40% £4,500 or above but under £5,750 14,957 30% £5,750 or above but under £7,000 10,630 20% £7,000 or above but under £8,000 7,159 10% £8,000 or above but less than or equal to £11,500 18,636 5% Source: Scottish Assessors Association.Notes:1.