§ Mr. Templeasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer when he expects the valuation of Crown Properties to be completed; and, if this is not completed in time for Crown Properties to make an equitable contribution to the rate burden for 1963–64, whether he will consider applying some notional figure of uplift to these properties based on existing values, on which their contribution in respect of 1963–64 could be made.
§ Mr. BarberThe Revaluation of Crown Properties is now proceeding and the Treasury Valuer expects to complete his valuations during the current Financial Year (1963–64). All Rating Authorities in England and Wales have been informed that contributions in lieu of rates will be made on the revised figures during the Rating Year 1963–64.