HC Deb 06 November 1912 vol 43 cc1250-1
33. Mr. CASSEL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether his attention has been called to the Special Report from the Select Committee on Local Legislation, ordered to be printed on 23rd October, 1912, by which they report, in paragraph (c), that in their opinion the cost of the maintenance of main roads should be taken off the rates and put upon the taxes; and whether he is prepared to give effect to this recommendation?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)

My attention has been drawn to the Report. The matter is one affecting the relations between local and Imperial taxation and must await the Report of the Committee appointed to consider that question.