Scots could have council tax debt written off under plan to help struggling familiesHouseholds in Scotland are chased for missed local authority payments for up to 20 years - despite the equivalent rule in England being just six years. View Image Many Scots are struggling with the cost of living (Image: Getty)Scots could have their council tax debt written off under a Green party proposal to help families trapped in "cycles of poverty". The Scottish Government has introduced the Scottish child payment benefit and decided to lift the two-child limit from March next year. ‌Greer insisted council tax debt rules should be changed. “I have a lot of sympathy with Mr Greer’s point about long-standing council tax debt.