HC Deb 20 March 1923 vol 161 c2339
47. Sir WALTER de FRECE

asked the Prime Minister whether, in view of the resolutions now being passed by public authorities all over the country in favour of a comprehensive inquiry into the incidence of local taxation, he will consider the desirability of taking steps to meet what is a very general desire?

The PRIME MINISTER

The whole subject of local taxation is, as stated in the King's Speech, under consideration, but I am not at present able to make any further statement upon it.

49. Mr., MARDY JONES

asked the Prime Minister whether the Government proposes to introduce a Rating Bill during the present Session; and, if so, will he extend the scope of the Bill so as to make mining royalties and ground rents liable to local rates?

The PRIME MINISTER

I am not at present in a. position to make any statement as to the introduction of the proposed Bill or as to its contents.

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