HC Deb 16 November 1954 vol 533 c20W
52. Mr. Peter Freeman

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government the estimated value of agricultural land exempted entirely from rates in 1929; what is its present estimated value; and what would be the amount of rates if levied on such land at the present average rateable value.

Mr. Sandys

The rateable value of agricultural land and buildings exempted entirely from rates was about £7½ million in 1929. They have not been revalued since. I am, therefore, unable to answer the second and third parts of the Question.