HC Deb 06 May 1930 vol 238 cc754-5
57. Lieut.-Colonel RUGGLES-BRISE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what form of taxation he proposes to levy on land value; whether the taxation will take the form of an annual tax or a capital tax when the land is sold; whether the tax will be levied on all land whether built on or not; whether agricultural land will be included; and whether he proposes to levy rates on land values?

Mr. P. SNOWDEN

I aim not at present in a position to add anything to what I said in my Budget Statement on this matter.

Lieut.-Colonel RUGGLES-BRISE

Cannot the right hon. Gentleman give some indication of the principle of the Bill?

Mr. SNOWDEN

Of the Valuation Bill?

Lieut.-Colonel RUGGLES-BRISE

Yes.

Mr. SNOWDEN

The hon. and gallant Gentleman's curiosity will be satisfied in about a fortnight, when we propose to submit the proposals.

Sir K. WOOD

Is the right hon. Gentleman really going to introduce this Bill before the Trade Disputes Bill?