§ 43. Mr. Lyonsasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the increased burdens upon the smaller shopkeepers and ratepayers, he will consider the introduction of some amending legislation to review the incidence of rateability and to remove certain apparent anomalies arising through the concessions of derating?
§ Mr. ElliotI am not in a position to add to the answer given to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for East Willesden (Captain Hammersley) on 29th February.
§ Mr. LyonsDoes my right hon. Friend realise that the benefits of derating are going to many very prosperous firms while small shopkeepers and little tradesmen are called upon to bear an ever-rising burden?