HC Deb 27 June 1928 vol 219 c519
33. Mr. RILEY

asked the Minister of Health what would have been the approximate amount payable to local rates for agriculture and buildings in England and Wales for the year 1926–27 if the Agricultural Rates Acts of 1896 and 1923 had not been operative?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of HEALTH (Sir Kingsley Wood)

The amount of local rates, to which the Agricultural Rates Acts, 1896 and 1923, apply, which would have been payable in respect of agricultural land in England and Wales for the year 1926–27 if these Acts had not been operative, is estimated at £12,460,000. The Agricultural Rates Acts do not apply to buildings.

Mr. RILEY

Does the figure that the right hon. Gentleman has now given correspond with his previous statements in this House?

Sir K. WOOD

I hope so.

Mr. EVERARD

Could the right hon. Gentleman say how much the aggregate rates on agricultural buildings come to?

Sir K. WOOD

I should have to have notice of that question.