HC Deb 20 May 1873 vol 216 c171
MR. W. H. SMITH

asked the President of the Local Government Board, If it is the intention of the Government to limit the powers of rating under the new Rating (Liability and Value) Bill to the Poor Rate, so far as Government property is concerned, or whether it is intended that such property shall be rendered liable to other local rates?

MR. STANSFELD

It is intended, Sir, that such property shall be rendered liable to all local rates.