To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many appeals have been lodged against the valuation of non-domestic properties arising out of the 1995 valuation in each valuation area; how long it takes to deal with each appeal on average; how many appeals have been dealt with so far; and how many have been successful. [35718]

As the initial period for lodging appeals is not yet concluded, none of this information is currently available centrally. Information will be sought on a regular basis once that period has passed and while the disposal of appeals continues.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of appeals lodged against the valuation of non-domestic properties in each valuation area on the last occasion this was undertaken; and what was the average amount of time it took to deal with these appeals and number of appeals which were successful. [35681]

The table shows the number of appeals, by region and island areas, arising from the 1990 revaluation. A total of 79,467 appeals were lodged with assessors throughout Scotland. No information was collected centrally concerning the time taken to dispose of appeals or the eventual outcome of individual appeals.