HC Deb 18 February 1914 vol 58 c950
66. Sir J. D. REES

asked what proportion of the local revenues in counties possessing deer forests is raised from rates levied upon such forests; and how the latter amount compares with the local revenue derived from rates levied on agricultural land?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

There is no information available on this subject.

Sir J. D. REES

Will the right hon. Gentleman endeavour to obtain the information? It is of some importance.

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No, I cannot promise to do that, because it would be a very difficult matter.

MARQUESS Of TULLIBARDINE

Could he not obtain it from the Chancellor of the Exchequer or the Member for Ross, who pretend to know all about it?

Viscount CASTLEREAGH

Does the right hon. Gentleman mean that there is no information available upon the subject of rates paid on deer forests, or does he mean that he is unwilling to give that information?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

No, I am not unwilling to give it; but if I can be convinced that it is worth the expense of compilation I am quite willing to give it, but I am not satisfied at present that it is worth the price.

Mr. F. HALL

If there were a memorial signed by 100 Members, would the right hon. Gentleman grant it?

Mr. McKINNON WOOD

I would consider it in that case.