HC Deb 12 February 1913 vol 48 cc941-2
51. Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked whether the Land Inquiry Committee have been asked to make a Report on the conditions existing in town and country relative to land tenure, or whether they have been asked to also make recommendations to remedy those conditions by legislation or otherwise?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I have no knowledge of the proceedings of the Committee or of the form in which their conclusions will be presented.

52. Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked whether the land valuation is to be kept secret for all time; and will no amending legislation be passed by His Majesty's Government with a view to making the valuation accessible to the public on completion?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I am afraid that I cannot at present make any statement on these points.

Mr. MORRELL

Is it in consequence of statutory provisions that these valuations are kept secret, or is it merely a regulation?

Mr. MASTERMAN

That I am afraid I cannot answer. I cannot answer anything about future legislation.

Mr. BARNES

When will the valutions be completed?

Mr. MASTERMAN

I must ask the hon. Member for notice.