§ 44. Sir J. D. REESasked the President of the Local Government Board whether any local bodies have, since the receipt of his circular enjoining economy, reduced their rates other than the borough council of Woodstock; and whether that borough has reduced its general district rate from 1s. 6d. to 1s. in the £?
§ The PRESIDENT of the LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD (Mr. Herbert Samuel)I have no general information on this subject. In the case of the borough of Woodstock there has been a reduction, as stated.
§ Sir J. D. REESWill the right hon. Gentleman commend the example of this small borough to the greater offenders?
§ Mr. SAMUELI think the hon. Member's question and the answer to it will ensure the necessary publicity.