LAND FOR WATER WORKS (PROTECTION FROM POLLUTION).

HC Deb 07 September 1909 vol 10 cc1085-6

Mr. SAMUEL ROBERTS

asked whether land acquired by local authorities for waterworks purposes or for protecting their area from pollution will be exempted from the provisions of the land clauses in the Finance Bill?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

Clause 24 (1) of the Finance Bill provides that no duty under Part I. shall be charged in respect of any land or interest in land held by a local or rating authority.