HC Deb 03 February 1959 vol 599 cc35-6W
65. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the President of the Board of Trade, whether he will make a statement on the policy of his Department with regard to the assessment of Government factory rent charges in Development Areas.

Mr. J. Rodgers

As my right hon. Friend said last Thursday, rents are negotiated by district valuers on the basis of current market values. I am considering whether any modification of this policy is necessary in cases of particular difficulty.

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