Betterment Levy (Yield)

HC Deb 27 January 1969 vol 776 c259W

Mr. Howie

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what he expects the yield of the betterment levy to be in the current year.

Mr. K. Robinson

The Land Commission have already collected nearly £6 million in betterment levy during the current financial year, and indications are that they will achieve their estimate of £8.3 million. Levy assessments issued in 1968–69 should reach £15 million.