§ Mr. Lubbockasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons are employed in district valuers' departments wholly or mainly on Land Commission work.
§ Mr. Harold LeverThe valuation work for the Land Commission is integrated with the other duties of the Valuation Office. Apart from three officers who perform liaison duties, it is not possible90W to distinguish any members of the staff as engaged wholly or mainly on Land Commission work.
§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the present cost of that proportion of wages and salaries paid to employees of the Inland Revenue in respect of work performed on behalf of the Land Commission.
§ Mr. Harold LeverI regret that this information is not available.
§ Dr. Winstanleyasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the total amount paid in rates on all properties occupied by the Land Commission in 1967–68.
§ Mr. Harold LeverProperties occupied by the Land Commission are exempt from rates but, in accordance with the practice in respect of properties occupied by the Crown, a contribution in lieu of rates is paid by the Treasury; this is estimated at £75,000 for Land Commission properties in 1967–68.