HC Deb 30 June 1909 vol 7 cc386-7
Mr. GRETTON (for Captain Faber)

asked the Prime Minister if he will state on what date the Agricultural Rates Relief Act expires; and whether it is the intention of the Government to renew the Act?

The PRIME MINISTER (Mr. Asquith)

The Act expires on 31st March, 1910. The Government will in due time propose a temporary renewal of the Act, in view of their intention to deal with the whole relations between Imperial and local taxation.

Mr. JOHN GRETTON

Is it the intention of the Government to propose that renewal during the present Session of Parliament?

The PRIME MINISTER

Yes.

Mr. W. P. BYLES

Was not the effect of this legislation to make the urban ratepayer pay half the rates of the agricultural ratepayer?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.