HC Deb 22 February 1886 vol 302 c894
VISCOUNT CURZON

asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether it is the intention of the Government to introduce any measure this Session dealing with the question of local taxation?

MR. SAUNDERS

asked the President of the Local Government Board, Whether the Government intend to introduce a measure dealing with County Government, and when the Bill will be submitted to the House?

THE PRESIDENT (Mr. J. CHAMBERLAIN)

It is the intention of the Government to introduce a Bill dealing with County Government at the earliest possible moment. I am not yet able to say definitely when I shall be able to introduce this measure. It will contain the proposals of the Government with regard to the question of the reform of local taxation.