§ 58. Mr. HICKSasked the Minister of Health whether the Government will consider legislation in respect to taxing or rating empty house property, much of which is now in evidence in the suburbs, so as to ensure that it is occupied at reasonable rents?
Sir H. YOUNGSo far as the question relates to rating the answer is in the negative. So far as it relates to taxation it should be addressed to my right hon. Friend the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
§ Mr. HICKSDoes the Minister not think that if some such steps were taken, it would assist considerably in putting into use property which is now idle?