HC Deb 10 May 1949 vol 464 cc1651-2
35. Mr. Charles Smith

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning the aggregate amount so far collected in development charges under the Town and Country Planning Act, 1947.

37. Mr. McGhee

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning the actual amount of development charges collected by the Central Land Board up to the last convenient date.

41. Brigadier Medlicott

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning the total amount so far received by the Central Land Board in respect of development charge.

The Minister of Town and Country Planning (Mr. Silkin)

Up to the end of April approximately £715,000 had been paid in respect of development charge. A further £731,000 had been determined and set off against claims on the £300 million.

Mr. Stokes

Is this collection up to my right hon. Friend's expectations at this date?

Mr. Silkin

Yes.