asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, at the next Price Review, he will commence negotiations from a base line which takes account of the total cost of the Selective Employment Tax.

All changes in the level of costs of relevant items will continue to be taken into account at the Annual Review and will include any increases which may result from the Selective Employment Tax.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give an approximate estimate of the increased indirect costs to agriculture of the Selective Employment Tax.

No estimate is available at present.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for alleviating the effects of the Selective Employment Tax on the tourist industry in Scotland.

The object of the tax is to contribute to the strengthening of the economy as a whole; and the achievement of a strong national economy is basic to the prosperity of every industry.The particular problems of the tourist industry in Scotland are being kept under constant review in consultation with the Scottish Tourist Board.