11. Mr. GIN NELLasked the Chan-celor of the Exchequer, having regard to 3145 his undertaking in 1909 that the Finance Bill of that year would not increase the burden upon agricultural land in Ireland, if he will explain how it is that on every occasion of devolution or transfer of agricultural land in Ireland the revenue officers largely increase the tax expressly under that Act; and, as those officers, when one scheme of assessment works out nil, adopt another scheme, will he say which is the correct method of taxing agricultural land in Ireland on such occasions, tenanted, in course of purchase, under £1,000 in capital value, and over that value, respectively?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)I regret that, without fuller particulars than are contained in the hon. Member's question it has not been possible to ascertain the circumstances giving rise to his complaint. If he will be good enough to furnish me with these particulars, I will have inquiry made and communicate the result to him.
§ Mr. GINNELLCannot the right hon. Gentleman give me the scale of assessment?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEThe time has been quite inadequate for me to get the information asked for. If the hon. Member will give me fuller particulars, I will do my best to supply him with the information.