§ 32. Mr. McENTEEasked the Minister of Health what authorities, other than the West Middlesex Assessment Committee and the Acton Borough Council, have passed a resolution condemnatory of derating; and whether it is proposed to take any action in the matter this Session?
Sir H. YOUNGI have received copies of resolutions on the subject of derating passed by one other assessment committee and three other rating authorities, all in the county of Middlesex. I do not propose to take any action in the matter.
§ Mr. McENTEECan the right hon. Gentleman state from what authorities he has received further letters?
Sir H. YOUNGYes. The authorities in question were the South Middlesex Assessment Committee, the Hayes and Harlington Urban District Council, the Borough of Ealing and the Wealdstone Urban District Council.
§ Lieut.-Colonel ACLAND-TROYTEHas not derating been a very great benefit to agriculture, and to other industries in this country?