§ 34. Major GLYNasked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the total sum paid in rates and taxes on offices used by Government Departments within the Metropolitan area, and how many such offices are leased; and what is the total sum paid in rent?
§ Mr. McNEILLA sum of £635,000 was paid during the last financial year in respect of contributions in lieu of rates to the rating authorities in the County of London on account of premises owned or hired by the Crown. The Crown does not pay taxes. The annual sum paid in rent in respect of 559 hired or leased premises in the Metropolitan area is £483,000.
§ Mr. KIRKWOODWhy does not the Crown pay taxes?
§ Mr. McNEILLBecause taxes are paid to the Crown.