§ 49. Mr. EMLYN-JONESasked the Prime Minister how many municipal authorities have passed resolutions in favour of the rating and taxation of land values; and whether he will introduce legislation to give effect thereto?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI understand that since 1918 representations have been received from 17 borough councils in favour of the rating of land values. The Government has no intention of introducing legislation on the subject.
§ Mr. EMLYN-JONESIs the right hon. Gentleman not aware that the rating of land values would give a great impetus to the building of houses?
§ The PRIME MINISTERI am not aware of that.