HC Deb 21 May 1896 vol 41 c80
MR. HEYWOOD JOHNSTONE (Sussex, Horsham)

I beg to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what further contribution from Imperial Funds would be required if the reduction in the assessment of agricultural land proposed by the Rating Bill were extended to farm buildings other than farm houses or dwellings; and, whether any information exists which is accessible to the public, and which shows the annual value of such buildings apart from the agricultural land with which they are let and used?

THE CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER (Sir MICHAEL HICKS BEACH,) Bristol, W.

I am not in a position to give any definite figures, but no doubt the amount would be considerable. There are no sources available from which I could get the information desired by the hon. Member.