§ Mr. Lawasked the Minister of Town and Country Planning if, in view of the fact that a development charge is levied on buildings acquired as homes for the aged and chronic sick by charitable bodies, he will consult with the Minister of Health, with a view to reconsidering the position in order that encouragement may be given to all those trying to help the chronic sick and aged who are not dealt with adequately under the National Health scheme.
§ Mr. SilkinProvided the charity pays no more for land (including buildings) than the value of that land for its existing use, the total cost of the land after payment of development charge ought not to be more and may well be less than the charity would have paid before the Act was passed. I can see no justification for reducing the development charge.