§ Mr. Rossiasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress he is making in his discussions with the Building Societies Association as to the possibility of using structural survey reports as valuation reports; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacCollThe possibility of having combined structural survey and valuation reports has been examined. Although the field work involved could sometimes be done concurrently, there would be no saving in the time and work involved in writing the two reports which would still be necessary. My right hon. Friend does not therefore consider that the case has been made out for making the arrangement general.