HC Deb 13 December 1922 vol 159 cc2914-5
37. Mr. DARBISHIRE

asked the Minister of Labour, as representing the Ministry of Health, whether he will, with a view to stimulate the building trade and to bring about the reconstruction of slum property, promote legislation which will relieve all buildings and improvements from rates and taxes for a period of 10 years?

Sir M. BARLOW

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply which was given on the 4th instant to a question on this subject by the hon. and gallant Member for the Central Division of Hull (Lieut.-Commander Kenworthy).

Mr. J. DAVISON

What financial assistance does the Government propose to allocate for this purpose1?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise.

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