HC Deb 05 June 1928 vol 218 cc11-2
35. Mr. KELLY

asked the Minister of Health whether, under the provisions of the Rating and Valuation (Apportionment) Bill, an industrial establishment which generates and distributes electricity to itself will be entitled to the direct relief in rates under the Budget proposals for the whole of its establishment, including the electricity undertaking; and will the direct relief be given, if in addition to distributing power to its own works, it furnishes power to others outside its own establishment?

Sir K. WOOD

My right hon. Friend thinks the question raised by the hon. Member could be most conveniently dealt with in the discussions on the Bill.

Mr. KELLY

Have the Government made up their mind upon that point?

Sir K. WOOD

I would refer the hon. Member to the terms of the Bill.

Lieut.-Commander KENWORTHY

As this particular case is of some importance, will the hon. Gentleman represent to his right hon. Friend the desirability of dealing with it in his speech to-morrow?

Sir K. WOOD

I am sure some hon. Gentlemen opposite will be able to raise it in the Debate.

Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHY

That is very unsatisfactory.