§ Mr. Haleasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware of the additional financial burdens which a number of public institutions are being called upon to bear, due to a new interpretation of the wording of the Scientific Societies Act, 1843; and whether he will introduce legislation to amend the Act so as to remove this difficulty.
§ Mr. H. BrookeThese matters are before the Committee on the rating of charities and similar bodies. I am sending the hon. Member a copy of my reply of 23rd January last to my hon. Friend the Member for Harrogate (Mr. Ramsden) which sets out its terms of reference.