§ Mr. Heddleasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he is satisfied 56W that the standard form of letter used by the valuation office of the Inland Revenue notifying an owner of an authority's wish to acquire an interest in land or land and buildings, makes it sufficiently clear that all professional fees incurred by the owner will be paid by the acquiring authority; and, if not, whether he will consider amending the standard form letter specifically to advise the owner of the subject property to seek the advice of a solicitor or a quantity surveyor and valuer, or both.
§ Mr. Peter ReesDistrict valuers do not use a standard form when opening negotiations for the purchase of an interest in land. If, however, it appears that the owner is entitled to be reimbursed for professional fees reasonably incurred, the district valuer will, at the outset of negotiations, inform the owner that he will so recommend.