§ Mr. Pooleasked the Minister of Health whether the Walsall Town Council have completed the acquisition of an area of land at Birchills for a new public works depot; if so, what was the exact area and what price was paid; to what purpose had the land previously been put; and what was the rateable value previous to acquisition?
§ Mr. ElliotThe land, comprising 25 acres 3 roods 19 poles 29 square yards, has been acquired by the corporation for £5,000. At the time of purchase it was not in beneficial occupation and therefore not assessed to rates.