HC Deb 27 October 1911 vol 30 cc501-2W
Mr. DUNCAN MILLAR

asked the Postmaster-General whether, after the transfer of the National Telephone Company's undertaking to the Post Office, the Post 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 SAMUEL

The 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.