§ 42. Dr. Glynasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is aware of the difficulties in recruiting staff for valuation panels and the concern expressed both by chairmen and staff of the panels at the unsatisfactory pay and promotion structure; and what steps he intends to take to remedy this situation.
§ Mr. Graham PageI recently met a deputation from the chairmen of the Local Valuation Panels at which these matters were fully discussed, and I hope to have further discussions with them. Major recruitment of staff to this service will not be needed until nearer the 1973 revaluation. In the meantime, current pay scales are under review.