HC Deb 01 April 1952 vol 498 cc1403-4
33. Mr. C. W. Gibson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when the report of the Committee on the Rating of Site Values will be available to Members of this House.

Mr. Marples

The Report will be published after Easter.

Mr. Gibson

Can the hon. Gentleman explain this long delay?—because some months ago now he told me that the report was to be printed immediately and presented to this House. What is the reason for this long delay in a matter which is of great interest to a large number of people in local government?

Mr. Marples

The delay is not the fault of my right hon. Friend only, but partially the fault of his predecessor also. The reason for the delay has been the difficulty of getting the Stationery Office to print the report, but it is settled, and it is hoped that the report will be published after Easter.