§ Mr. Peter Walkerasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the cost of work done by district valuers on behalf of the Land Commission for the year ending 31st December, 1969, both in respect of the betterment levy and for acquisitions.
§ Mr. William RodgersThe estimated cost of the betterment levy work in 1969 is £1.200,000 which for the period after 31st March is based on the new formula introduced in the Estimate for 1969–70 (published in February, 1969). The estimated cost of acquisition work is £210,000.