§ Sir A. Southbyasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the postponement of the revaluation of property, it is with his approval that certain local authorities are now sending surveyors round to carry out a valuation, observing that such valuation must cause a charge on public funds and that it will have to be made again at the conclusion of the war?
§ Mr. ElliotAs my hon. and gallant Friend is aware, the postponement of the general revaluation does not preclude local authorities from taking action, on cause being shown, to secure any necessary interim correction of existing assessments. The determination of assessments for rates is a matter entirely within the discretion of local authorities, and I have no power to intervene. If, however, my hon. and gallant Friend has some general action in mind I should be glad if he would communicate particulars to me.