§ Mr. LANE-FOXasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he is aware that the superintending valuer of the West Riding Division has laid it down that a notice of objection to a provisional valuation is not in order unless it states, as an amendment required, the sum at which the owner values his property; and whether, in view of the provisions of the Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910, he will direct the superintending valuer to discontinue this practice?
§ The FINANCIAL SECRETARY to the TREASURY (Mr. McKinnon Wood)I am not aware that any such practice as is referred to by the hon. Member has been laid down. The Finance (1909–10) Act, 1910, does lay down that with a view to an amendment of the provisional valuation the owner may state to the Commissioners the amendment he desires.
§ Mr. LANE-FOXWill the right hon. Gentleman make inquiry, and if he finds that this has been the practice laid down will he put an end to it?
§ Mr. McKINNON WOODI will make inquiries.