35. Mr. NEWDEGATEasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give instructions that proper notice shall in future be given in writing of the intention of Government surveyors or their assistants to visit premises or land for the purpose of valuation, so that there may be no recurrence of what took place on the farm of Mr. Gold, at Knowle, Warwickshire, on 31st December and 2nd January last, when these gentlemen put in an appearance without notice?
§ Mr. MASTERMANNotice is always given in writing whenever possible, and 2193 the convenience of occupiers is consulted so far as this can be done without seriously delaying the work.
Mr. NEWDEGATEIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the valuer and his assistant did invade the farm and premises of Mr. Gold, at Knowle, in Warwickshire, without giving notice of their intention and proceed to do the valuation?
§ Mr. MASTERMANIf the hon. Gentleman desires it, I will certainly inquire into the circumstances.