§ Mr. PHILIP FOSTERasked the Prime Minister whether his attention had been called to the burden upon agricultural ratepayers caused by the rate for education; and would he say whether there was any prospect of legislation in the immediate future to give relief by an increased grant from the Exchequer?
§ Mr. HOBHOUSENo special burden is, so far as I am aware, incurred by agricultural as distinct from other ratepayers. The hon. Member is no doubt aware that a Committee has been appointed to discuss the relations between Imperial and local taxation.