HC Deb 05 November 1919 vol 120 c1526W
Major BIRCHALL

asked the Minister-of Health whether the rateable value of the new houses to be built under the Government scheme would be based on the economic or the subsidised rent?

Dr. ADDISON

Usually the assessment of cottages is based on the rent they will fetch, and it is expected that this will be the ease under the Act. But the question of the assessment is one for the determination of the local assessment committee, and appeal will lie to the Courts.