HC Deb 01 March 1966 vol 725 c243W
65. Mr. Woodhouse

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he will make a statement on the rate relief of the Oxford and Cambridge colleges.

Mr. Crossman

I have today laid an Order under Section 11 of the Rating and Valuation Act 1961 which will withdraw from the colleges and halls of Oxford and Cambridge their 50 per cent. rating relief.