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To ask the Scottish Government how much it estimates the total revenue will be from non-domestic rates in (a) 2016-17 and (b) 2017-18. The latest estimate of non-domestic rates income is £2,785 million for 2016-17 and £2,864 million for 2017-18.
Questions and Answers
Date answered:
22 September 2016
To ask the Scottish Government what it estimates the contribution is of the Scotch Whisky industry to Scottish exports. The latest published figures from Export Statistics Scotland estimated international exports of Scotch Whisky at £4.0 billion in 2014.
When I do my little calculation—capable of being criticised, but based on principles that cannot be argued with—that comes to a tax take, for a new passenger on an average short visit, of something of the order of £150 to £200.
Stockpiling (Economic Effect) To ask the Scottish Government what impact assessment it has undertaken of the long-term effect on the economy of stockpiling goods and commodities. (S5O-02519) The latest Scottish Government “State of the Economy” report set out an analysis of the impact of businesses stockpiling in advance of the United Kingdom leaving the E...
Given that NHS Lothian is already prescribing the latest flash glucose monitoring system, which is a step ahead of the CGM system, what action will the First Minister take to end that postcode lottery, particularly for the young people in my constituency who face a lifetime of diabetes?
Members indicated agreement.New Petitions New PetitionsLocal Authority Planning Appeals (PE1560) Local Authority Planning Appeals (PE1560) The next item of business is consideration of three new petitions.