HC Deb 27 June 1939 vol 349 cc235-6W
Mr. Stephen

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he can state the total amount of relief of rates as a result of the Derating Act in England and Scotland respectively; and whether, in view of the difficulties experienced by local authorities on account, of derating, he will consider making an additional contribution to local authorities in view of recent legislation and additional burdens placed upon such authorities?

Sir J. Simon

The total amount of relief from rates afforded by the derating miner's nystagmus in Nottinghamshire for each of the years 1929 to 1938, giving, separately, the number of old cases and the number of new cases?

Sir S. Hoare

I regret that figures of this kind are not available for Nottinghamshire separately.