HC Deb 27 April 1883 vol 278 c1272
COLONEL KINGSCOTE

asked the Secretary to the Treasury, Whether, should the Forest of Dean (Highways) Bill become Law, the Crown will contribute towards the maintenance of the highways?

MR. COURTNEY

Yes, Sir; I can assure my hon. and gallant Friend that the Crown will make a contribution in lieu of highway rate based on the same principles as the contributions now made in lieu of other rates.