HC Deb 15 February 1911 vol 21 cc1181-2W
Mr. CHANCELLOR

asked whether the Roads Development Commissioners have any powers to levy local rates on land values in connection with projected new roads; and whether His Majesty's Government will see that no scheme of road development is put into operation unless it includes satisfactory means for recovering for the community the increased land value?

Mr. HOBHOUSE

The Road Board have no power to levy local rates on land values in connection with a projected new road. I may, however, refer the hon. Member to the provisions of Section 11 (1) of the Development and Road Improvement Funds Act, 1909, empowering the Road Board to acquire land on either side of a proposed new road.