HC Deb 16 June 1913 vol 54 cc38-9
65. Sir J. D. REES

asked whether Undeveloped Land Duty, with retrospective effect for four years, is being demanded from allotment holders in Nottingham, who are protesting in vain against this action; and what steps he proposes to take to abate this grievance Mr. MASTERMAN: Duty has been assessed where a liability primâ facie existed, but all claims for any exemption or allowance granted by law will be carefully investigated. In some instances, to which I apprehend that the hon. Member may allude, requests for payment were inadvertently issued after such a claim had been received, but, on attention being called to the matter, they were at once withdrawn.