HC Deb 27 October 1920 vol 133 c1728
53. Mr. C. EDWARDS

asked the Minister of Health whether he has received communications from local authorities asking permission to be allowed to assess the new houses for rating purposes the same as pre-War houses of similar size and convenience; whether he is aware that if rent is to be taken as the basis for rating purposes the new houses will be rated nearly three times higher than pre-War houses; and will he take steps to comply with these requests?

Dr. ADDISON

I have received a few representations on this matter, but I would remind the hon. Member that the question of the basis of assessment of new houses has been considered by Parliament this Session upon the Rent Restriction Bill, and a provision was inserted in that Bill which limits the gross estimated rental of such houses for the purpose of the valuation list.