HC Deb 20 February 1959 vol 600 c98W
Mr. T. Fraser

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer the total amount paid by his Department in fees to private valuers since 1948 in connection with the revaluation of special properties; and to what extent contracts with private valuers for this special work were terminated on 31st March, 1958.

Mr. Simon

Approximately £2,660,000 up to the end of January, 1959. The contracts all expired on 31st March, 1958, but the private surveyors are obliged to complete any outstanding appeal work.