§ Mr. Frank FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why he intends placing staff of his Department in valuation and community charge tribunal offices; and what assessment he has made as to how these placements will affect the independence of the tribunal system.
§ Mr. GummerA small number of staff with specialised computer skills are to assist the clerks of the valuation and community charge tribunals in the use of new computer systems. The independence of the tribunal system is not affected.