HC Deb 19 July 1938 vol 338 cc1992-3
61. Mr. W. Joseph Stewart

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that, in recent years, resolutions in favour of the rating of land values have been adopted and sent to him by 40 local authorities; and what action he proposes to take in order to give effect to these resolutions?

Mr. Bernays

My right hon. Friend has received some resolutions from local authorities in this matter. He is not aware, however, of any consensus of opinion in this matter.

Mr. Stewart

Is the Minister aware that the price of land has steadily increased during the last few years, and that there seem to be no circumstances to justify such an increase, and that the increase is very apparent when local authorities wish to acquire land for building purposes?