§ 79. Mr. Peter Freemanasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware that local authorities are deprived of the power of assessing land used for the purpose of amateur games and sports at a nominal value; and whether he will introduce legislation by which local authorities shall have the power to grant total or partial exemption in such cases where such land is not used for profit, in view of their importance to the health of the community.
§ Mr. SandysI am at present looking into the issue raised in the hon. Member's Question.
§ 81. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many representations he has received from shopkeepers complaining about their new high rating assessment; and what action he proposes to take to alleviate their hardship.
§ Mr. SandysI have received 24 representations from shopkeepers or their associations expressing anxiety about the effects of the future revaluation of their shops under the Act of 1948. I should be glad to know what action the hon. Member has in mind.