11 and 12. OUTHWAITEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) whether he can state the intentions of the Government in relation to the subventions to local authorities provided for in the Budget of this year; and (2) whether it is still intended to introduce legislation at an early date to secure such an adjustment of the valuation of land now proceeding as will enable a value to be determined exclusive of all improvements?
§ Mr. LLOYD GEORGEI can at present make no statement with reference to the points raised in either of these questions.