§ Mr. DUNNICOasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the Ilford Town Council submitted to the arbitrator the decision as to the price to be paid for 10 acres and one rood of land situate on the east side of Goodmayes Lane, and scheduled for allotments; that the owner of the land claimed £4,540; that the expert witness for the council estimated the value of the land at £1,627: and what was the previous net rateable value of the land and the sum awarded by the arbitrator?
Mr. GUINNESSI have been asked to reply. I have no knowledge of the facts stated in the first part of the hon. Member's question. The net rateable value of 13 acres of land of which this 10 acres forms part is £18. In any case I could not admit that there is any connection between net rateable value and the capital value of land. I am informed that the amount of the arbitrator's award is £3,125.