§ 38. Mrs. Mannasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many local authorities have, of late, exercised their powers to acquire empty houses; how 18W long a delay there has been in awaiting arbitration decisions; and what factors are taken into account by the district valuers in fixing the value of such houses.
§ Mr. J. StuartI have no information about the first and second parts of the Question. As regards the last part, the basis of valuation is laid down in the statutes and, broadly speaking, would be the market value of the house as a house with vacant possession.