§ 37. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what will be the cost of the Land Commission in 1969–70 as a result of the Budget proposals; how much money will be saved in the year; what staff reductions will be effected; what will be the economies with offices and otherwise; and whether he will now make a statement on the extent of the activities of the Commission.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonAlthough it will take a little time to work out in full detail the effect of the changes on staffing, offices and organisation, the modifications in betterment levy should lead directly to a reduction of some 150–200 in the staff of the Land Commission showing an annual saving of about £300,000 in staff costs. There will be reductions in charges for services provided for the Commission by other Departments. Only a proportion of the full annual saving will be achieved in 1969–70.
46WThe extent of the Commission's activities remains otherwise unaltered.
§ 58. Mr. Longdenasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government by what authority the Land Commission has required a company, which in June 1968 transferred land purchased in April 1966 to an associated company for a consideration showing no profit to the transferor company, to pay a levy of £800.
§ Mr. K. RobinsonThe Land Commission derives its authority for making assessment to levy from Part III of the Land Commission Act, 1967.