HC Deb 14 May 1914 vol 62 cc1301-2W
Mr. LEACH

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he intends in his rating reforms to repeal Section 3 of the Voluntary Schools Act, 1897, which exempts voluntary schools from the payment of rates?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I cannot anticipate the statement that will be made on the introduction of the Bill.

4. The Government Securities held against these deposits at these dates were:

5. I assume that what the hon. Member desires to know is how much of the Fixed Debt Charge for 1914–5 is available for interest and reduction of principal respectively. On the assumption that the amount of the Fixed Debt Charge will be £23,500,000, as proposed in the Financial Statement of my right hon. Friend, the estimated figures are:—