HC Deb 18 May 1914 vol 62 cc1600-1W
Sir JOHN SPEAR

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the proposed Valuation Bill, he intends to dispense with the services of assessment committees for purposes of rating, or will he retain these bodies to deal with appeals relating to valuations?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I cannot anticipate the proposals of the Bill further than to say that it is intended to retain the services of the officials of the local assessment committees in the consideration of valuation lists for local purposes, but both the constitution and the functions of the committees will be subject to amendment.

Mr. ORDE-POWLETT

asked what is the estimated relief to the rates in the North Riding of Yorkshire under his Budget proposals?

Mr. HERBERT SAMUEL

I can only refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave on the 6th instant to the hon. Member for the Eastern Division of Nottingham.