HC Deb 16 December 1969 vol 793 c259W
10. Mr. Eyre

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what estimates he has made of the amount of money to be collected through the betterment levy during 1969 and 1970.

33. Mr. Johnson Smith

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government how much he estimates that the Land Commission will collect in betterment levy during 1969; and what will be the administrative expenses of collecting this amount.

Mr. Denis Howell

The Land Commission's estimate of betterment levy receipts in the financial year 1969–70 is £20 million, and administrative costs of assessment and collection £1.14 million excluding costs incurred by other Government Departments. The estimate of receipts for the year 1970–71 will be published at the appropriate time.