HC Deb 27 November 1911 vol 32 c17
Baron de FOREST

asked whether the Government intended to pay local rates on the National Telephone Company's undertaking after the transfer of the same to the Post Office, or, alternatively, to pay an equivalent contribution in lieu thereof, based upon the annual valuation as appearing on the valuation roll?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I would refer the hon. Member to my answers to the hon. Members for North-East Lanark and for Sheffield Central on the 27th October and 7th instant.