HC Deb 18 August 1909 vol 9 c1376
Mr. LANE-FOX

asked what is the estimated net amount that the local authorities will receive from the land taxes this year and next year?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

It is anticipated that the yield of the new land taxes in the current financial year will amount to £675,000, of which one-half will be handed over to the local authorities. My right hon. Friend estimates that the taxes will yield next year £1,000,000, of which the local authorities will receive the same proportion.

Mr. PIKE PEASE

In view of the statement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer the other day, in answer to a deputation that the cost of valuation would swallow up the whole of the money he is likely to receive, how much is he likely to receive this year?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

I am entirely ignorant of the answer which is ascribed to my right hon. Friend.