Question reference: S5W-08446
- Asked by: Edward Mountain, MSP for Highlands and Islands, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 28 March 2017
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Current status: Answered by Derek Mackay on 13 April 2017
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what the estimated income is from non-domestic rates for shootings and deer forests in 2017.
Answer
As stated in the financial memorandum for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, the total gross annual liability (before relief) is estimated at £4 million, but would be subject to considerable rates relief.