§ 70. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Health if the Government intend to take any practical steps and, if so, what to safeguard the playing fields of the poorer classes which are threatened with extinction owing to high assessments and increased rates?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI would refer the hon. Member to the reply which I gave him on 5th June, and would add that the Central Valuation Committee have the matter under consideration.
§ Mr. SOMERVILLEIs the Minister not aware that in view of the increased taxation many of these playing grounds, especially in London, are threatened with 617 extinction, and that the position is very serious indeed so far as the poorer children in London are concerned?
§ Mr. GREENWOODOnly to-day I have been discussing the matter with the representatives of the National Playing Fields Association.