§ 6. Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources if he will estimate how much Dorset people will have to pay by way of development charges in the coming year on the assumption that the value of developments carried out is as in 1964.
§ The Minister of Land and Natural Resources (Mr. Frederick Willey)I have no estimate of the value of developments carried out in Dorset in 1964. So I regret that I cannot help the hon. Member, beyond reminding him that no levy will be payable until after the appointed day.
§ Mr. KingIf this figure were to be estimated, would it not simply represent an additional tax on Dorset people who seek to build their own houses, and would not this add to their difficulties and inconvenience?
§ Mr. WilleyNo. On the contrary, the people of Dorset, like people in other parts of the country, will have the advantage of the operations of the betterment levy and the Land Commission.