Government War Factories, Sedbergh (Rates)

HC Deb 13 May 1947 vol 437 cc128-9W

52. Mr. Drayson

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he is aware that over £700 is owing in rates to the Sedbergh Rural Council on account of factories occupied by Government Departments during the war; and if he will see that sums owing to local authorities by Government Departments are paid forthwith.

Mr. Dalton

I understand that this case has now been settled. I have no other evidence of delay in payment of rates by Government Departments.