Mr. THOMASasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the local overseer at Derby refuses to allow to an owner in cases where he is also the occupier a deduction of one-eighth from the rates payable on premises of a rateable value not exceeding £10 when paid within one month after the rates have been demanded, notwithstanding Section 184 of The Derby Corporation Act, 1901, he being under the impression that it would be illegal to do so in face of the decision of Lord Alverstone in the High Court in 1910; and whether he proposes to take any action in the matter?
§ Dr. ADDISONI have no authority to give any direction to the overseers in this matter, but in view of the decision of the2030W High Court in the case of Rex.v. Probert to which reference is made, the owner would not appear to be entitled to the deduction in such a case as the right hon. Gentleman mentions.