Quote Originally Posted by Returnofrros View Post
I'd have it back in a minute.

Fairest system.....if they had 100% rebate.
Nobody will listen to you Rross. They are so biased that they can't see the important and crucial qualification you put in. IF THEY HAD 100% REBATE.
The system should have been set up to allow central government ie Westminster to make direct payments to councils based on their number of claimants for exemption or rebate because of their low or non existent income.
It would have supported councils and encouraged local welfare services to make sure everyone claimed the level of REBATE they were entitled to. It would also have supported local democracy by taking the then Scottish Office out of the equation. Where you lived would benefit directly without some per capita calculations having to be made.
Instead of discussion about how to improve the system we got civil disobedience and we are left with the problems caused by devolution.