§ 33. Mr. CASSELasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is taking any and, if so, what steps to determine the basis on which the half-share of the Land Duties is to be distributed amongst the local authorities as from the 31st March, 1914?
§ The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Lloyd George)The Government do not consider that the time has yet arrived for taking action as suggested in the question.
§ Mr. CASSELWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind that under the Revenue Act, 1911, there must be legislation upon this subject next Session, and that it will take a considerable time to ascertain the views of the local authorities?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI do not believe there will be much doubt about the views of the local authorities upon the subject. They have already expressed them.