HC Deb 10 December 1956 vol 562 c5W
60. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food whether, in view of the financial position of the country, he will now refrain from giving improvement grants for farm buildings to landlords who are liable to pay Surtax.

Mr. Nugent

No. These grant-aided improvements are designed to bring about greater efficiency and lower working costs on farms. Any discrimination against individual landlords would frustrate this purpose.

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