HC Deb 09 September 1909 vol 10 cc1473-4
Mr. SLOAN

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can state the number of acres of land in possession of all religious orders and other denominations in the United Kingdom upon which no rates or taxes are levied or collected?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd-George)

I regret that I am unable to supply the hon. Member with this information.

Mr. SLOAN

Is it possible to get it at all, and, if I move for a return, will he grant it?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

I do not see how I could possibly get the information unless the hon. Member waits for the valuation.

Mr. SLOAN

If the valuation comes along, will these institutions not have to be valued for the purposes of taxation?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

A Member of the Government will be responsible for giving the information, but up to now there is no data.

Captain CRAIG

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that if he grants this Return he will offend the whole Nationalist party?

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