HC Deb 20 March 1918 vol 104 c968
62. Sir R. COOPER

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether, in view of the urgent necessity of tapping fresh sources of revenue, and also the importance of increasing the production of foodstuffs, he will consider the advisability in his next Budget of imposing a special tax on cultivable uncultivated land?

The CHANCELLOR of the EXCHEQUER (Mr. Bonar Law)

I do not think that any useful purpose would be served by adopting my hon. Friend's suggestion.