§ 46. Mr. PENNEFATHERasked the Prime Minister what progress has been made since the 25th October last with the consideration of the equitable readjustment of Government subventions in the relief of rates, and in particular in connection with the Poor Law service?
Mr. YOUNGThis matter involves various questions of great importance and difficulty, the solution of which is not rendered any easier by the present financial difficulties of the country. The issues have continued to engage the attention of the Departments concerned, and one of them, the question of valuation and rating reform, is at present under consideration by a Cabinet Committee.
§ Mr. PENNEFATHERIs my hon. Friend aware that this matter was under consideration as long ago as October last, and will he answer my question as to whether any progress has been made?