§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many appeals against valuations have been lodged in Lanarkshire; how many have been disposed of; what was the number of successful and unsuccessful appeals, respectively; and what was the cost of the legal fees to the valuation authority.
§ Mr. MaclayI understand that the total number of appeals and inquiries lodged was over 12,000 of which about 11,500 have been disposed of, the majority by negotiation. Of the appeals heard by the Valuation Appeal Committee 30 were successful, 251 were unsuccessful and 47 have been continued or postponed. I am informed that the valuation authority has approved a maximum expenditure of £5,000 to meet the cost of legal fees.