§ Mr. HALL-CAINEasked the Minister of Health what local authorities are authorised to levy [...]ates on empty property; and whether his Department has expressed an official opinion upon this matter?
§ Mr. SHAKESPEAREThe Corporation of the City of London have power to levy upon empty property a proportion of the general rate representing the old sewers rate. No other rating authority in England and Wales has this power. My right hon. Friend has not had occasion to express an opinion on the matter.