HC Deb 05 July 1909 vol 7 cc1000-1W
Sir ROBERT HOBART

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will state if the differences between the two definitions of agricultural land as given in the Agricultural Rating Act and in Clause 27 of the Finance Bill are all in favour of taxpayers being small holders as well as large holders of agricultural land; and, if not, will he state where and how the difference in the Finance Bill is detrimental to holders of agricultural land?

Mr. LLOYD-GEORGE

As I explained to my hon. Friend on the 1st instant, the differences between the two definitions are all in favour of the taxpayer. This applies alike to small and large holders of agricultural land.