Undeveloped Land Duty.

HC Deb 16 April 1913 vol 51 c1936

61. Mr. CHARLES BATHURST

asked the right hon. Gentleman whether it is with his sanction that Members of Parliament and others are being threatened with legal proceedings for non-payment of Undeveloped Land Duty levied upon land in respect of which objection has been taken in due form to the provisional valuation and an appeal is pending?

Mr. ROBERTSON

The provisions or Section 27 (6) of the Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910, to which I may refer the hon. Member, apply to owners of undeveloped land who are Members of Parliament no less than to other owners.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Supposing the amount claimed for Undeveloped Land Duty is incorrect, will subsequent adjustment be made when the final valuation is made?

Mr. ROBERTSON

Perhaps the hon. Member will be good enough to give notice of that question.

Mr. C. BATHURST

Shall we get our money back? [HON. MEMBERS: "No."]

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member had better wait until the Chancellor of the Exchequer comes.