HC Deb 25 February 1915 vol 70 c379
31. Sir W. BULL

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he can see his way to arrange that private houses which are lent for the purpose of naval or military hospitals be free of rates and taxes while so used?

Mr. ACLAND

Private houses lent for the purposes indicated are relieved entirely from Inhabited House Duty and also from Income Tax, Schedule A, except in so far as it may be deductible from ground rent or other charges. Questions relating to exemption from rates should be addressed to the President of the Local Government Board.

Mr. HOGGE

Does that apply to the houses let to Belgian refugees?

Mr. ACLAND

I do not know. Perhaps my hon. Friend will put a question on the Paper.