HC Deb 04 November 1970 vol 805 c352W
21. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will now instruct the Land Commission to abandon the pursuit of claims for betterment levy against companies which are unable to pay them without going into liquidation.

Mr. Graham Page

No. The Commission has a duty to collect betterment levy in respect of transactions before 23rd July, 1970, and must be free in such cases to take whatever action is appropriate.