HC Deb 29 March 1928 vol 215 c1334
29. Mr. RILEY

asked the Minister of Health the assessable value of agricultural land for local rates in England and Wales for the years 1921 and 1925; and the amounts contributed in each of those years by the Exchequer and the occupiers of agricultural land?

Mr. CHAMBERLAIN

As the answer contains a number of figures in tabular form, I will, with the hon. Member's permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

the Government is fully aware of their importance.

Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

Will the hon. Gentleman pay special attention to the Eastern Counties and rural districts of England, which particularly suffer?

Mr. SAMUEL

Yes, I am an Eastern Counties man myself.