§ Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the Postmaster-General whether, after the transfer of the National Telephone Company's undertaking to the Post Office, the Post 502W Office will pay local rates on the undertaking or an equivalent contribution in lieu thereof based upon the annual value of the undertaking as appearing in the valuation roll?
§ Mr. HERBERT SAMUELThe Government is prepared to authorise some contribution in lieu of rates on the National Telephone Company's undertaking after the 31st December next, but the precise basis of the contribution has not been settled.